Last Updated: February 18, 2026
Contact Information
Main Contact: Donner Lofts Leasing Office
Contact Phone: (408) 675-6718
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Building Description
Donner Lofts
158 E. St. John Street
San Jose, CA, 95112
Phone: (408) 675-6718 or (650) 357-9773 TTD
Email: Donnerlofts@midpen-housing.org
Studios and 1 bedrooms. Deposit $1,100. Min. income 2X the rent. Eviction OK. Wheelchair OK. Waiting list Open for Studio. For more information on how to apply, please go to: www.midpen-housing.org/property/donner-lofts/ and Apply online. Applications will also be available for pickup until further notice at the rental office during office hours.
The rental office will accept completed applications during office hours until further notice. Completed applications must be submitted online, returned in person or by US mail. All applications received at the management office will be date/time stamped at the time received and entered electronically by proxy by management staff. A lottery will be run periodically during the application period and applicants will be placed on the Wait List in order of lottery number within consecutive lottery runs. No fax or email applications will be accepted.
Unit includes: Bath, Stove, Refrigerator. Amenities: Community Room w/ Kitchen, Courtyards & BBQ Area, Computer Lab & Fitness Center, Bicycle Storage, Laundry Room, On Site Resident Services and Events. Easy Access to Hwy 101, 880, 87 and Light Rail/Bus Access. Close to recreation and shopping.
- Utilities paid – water and garbage
- Background and credit check fee $40./adult
- Welcomes Section 8
- All subsidies must be considered by all types of housing except for Section 8 project-based properties. https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2020/02/SourceofIncomeFAQ_ENG.pdf.
- No Cosigners
- Works with evictions on a case-by-case basis
- Works with Rental/Deposit Assistance Programs
- Near Public Transportation, Schools and shopping
- No pets
- Non-English languages – Spanish