College Park Home for Rent

College Park, located 2 miles from downtown San Jose, is a neighborhood known for its early 20th-century homes and proximity to Bellarmine College Preparatory, a highly rated all-boys Catholic school. The area features a mix of 1920s Craftsman houses, Spanish-style, Italianate, Queen Anne influences, and Minimal traditional homes from the 1930s and '40s. Home sizes range from 600 to 2,500 square feet, with lots varying from 3,500 to nearly 15,000 square feet. College Park offers convenient shopping and dining options along Coleman Avenue and The Alameda, with popular spots like Teaqueria and Luna Mexican Kitchen. The San Jose Market Center provides access to big-box stores such as Target and Trader Joe’s. For nightlife and additional dining, downtown San Jose is just 2 miles away. The neighborhood is bordered by Interstate 880, facilitating easy commutes to tech employers in San Jose and Santa Clara. Local attractions include the 5-acre Municipal Rose Garden, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, and the Rotary PlayGarden. The 120-acre Guadalupe River Park, located in the northeast, features a 3-mile paved trail but has also become a camp for homeless individuals. College Park is served by Abraham Lincoln High, a highly rated magnet school, and Bellarmine College Preparatory. The neighborhood is accessible via the College Park Caltrain station and has dedicated bike lanes and sidewalks, making it pedestrian and cyclist-friendly. Residents may experience traffic noise near I-880 and The Alameda, and some airport noise in the northeast due to the proximity of San José Mineta International Airport.