Last Updated: February 28, 2025
Contact Information
Main Contact: Staff person
Contact Phone: (855) 719-3166
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Arya
Satellite Affordable Housing Association(SAHA)/Satellite Housing, Inc.
500 Almaden Boulevard San Jose, CA 95110
Building Description
Arya
500 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95110
Phone: (855) 719-3166
Email: Arya@sahahomes.org
1 Bedroom – Rent: $1,669 – $2,015. Deposit: Inquire.
2 Bedroom – Rent: $1,993 – $2,408. Deposit: Inquire.
Waiting List Open
Eligibility: Head of household must be at least 18 years or older, or legally emancipated at the time of application.
The waiting list for studio, 1-, and 2-bedroom units at Arya opens on February 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM.
Applications will be available to submit online. Please visit https://housing.sanjoseca.gov/ for more information. Online applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on March 5, 2025.
For information on eligibility, click on the link to the flyer below:
Paper applications will also be available to pick up at 500 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95110 at the following times:
- Weekdays during the Waiting List Opening
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Paper applications will also be available online to print. Paper applications must be mailed to 500 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95110. Paper applications must be postmarked by March 5, 2025 AND received by the manager’s office by 5:00 PM on March 12, 2025. A lottery will be conducted for all applications received by the deadline.
All applications will be placed on the waiting list for consideration. If additional applications are needed, we reserve the right to process the next applications in lottery order.
Persons with disabilities have the right to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application process. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please email arya@sahahomes.org or call (855) 719-3166.
Visit our website for additional information: sahahomes.org/apply
Studios, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom Apts. Deposit is equal to the rent. Minimum income inquire. Evicton OK. Wheelchair inquire. Amenities include: Resident artist studios and
classroom, Car and bike parking spaces, Large community room with a kitchen, Computer stations, Laundry Facility, Outdoor courtyard
- Utilities paid – Water and garbage
- Credit check – no fee
- Background check – yes
- 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
- Does not accept co-signers
- Will work with rental/deposit assistance programs.
- Near public transportation
- Near schools and shops
- Pets OK with a $200. deposit