Archer Studios

98 Archer Street, San Jose, CA 95112

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A studio apartment in San Jose.

Studio

size

1 to 2

people

$40

application fee

Cost

Documents disagree on a number here. Check the official listing.

Area median income is the middle income in the area: half of households earn more, and half earn less.

Size	Homes	Rent a month	Minimum income	Income level
Studio	41	$1,556	$32,676 a year	Up to 45% of the area's median income

Application fee

$40

Deposit

$500

Other costs

Resident responsible for PG&E, internet and phone.Owner pays for water, trash, and sewage.Residents encouraged to obtain renter's insurance but this is not a requirement.Rent is due by the 5th of e.

If you have a Section 8 voucher

This is the most a Section 8 voucher can pay toward rent in this area each month. It is not what this home costs. Your local housing office sets the exact amount.

Size	Voucher can pay up to
Studio	$2,180

How this is worked out

Deadline

When to apply

Any time. There's no deadline.

Who can apply

Documents disagree on a number here. Check the official listing.

Open to

Any household earning under the limits below.

Household size

1 to 2 people

Other rules from the listing

Area median income is the middle income in the area: half of households earn more, and half earn less.

All 41 units are designated at 30%-45% area median income under the tax credit program; maximum income $64,755 for 1 person and $73,980 for 2 persons (45% area median income table, revised 7.7.2026).
Occupancy standard: maximum of two persons per studio.
Minimum income = 1.75 times the monthly rent.
Households made up only of full-time students do not qualify except listed exceptions.
Disqualified if any eviction filings within the last seven years; criminal background investigation covers the previous seven years; negative tax liens over $500 denied.

Income limits

The most your whole household can earn in a year, before taxes.

Household	Maximum income
1 person	$46,125
2 people	$52,695
3 people	$59,265
4 people	$65,835
5 people	$71,145
6 people	$76,410
7 people	$81,675

How to apply

Ways to apply

In person

Completed rental application and signed Tenant Selection Criteria to 98 Archer St. Suite 100, San Jose, CA 95112 (paper applications picked up and dropped off at the rental office; also)

Documents you'll need

Government-issued photo ID (driver's license, California ID, permanent resident card, passport) for each adult
Birth certificates for all household members under 18
Three months of pay stubs for each person employed
Documentation of other income
Last bank statement for each account