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Ascent

$2,934 – $5,084/mo

  • 1–3 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 706–1,407 sq ft
  • 33 units available
  • Pet friendly
5805 Charlotte Dr, San Jose, CA, 95123

As of October 14, 2026, Ascent in San Jose, CA has 33 apartments for rent from $2,934 to $5,084/mo. One-bedrooms start at $2,934, two-bedrooms at $3,499, and three-bedrooms at $5,003. The average asking rent has risen 10.7% since March 25, 2026, from $3,568 to $3,950.


Floor plans

Ascent has 33 units available across 12 floor plans: 4 one-bedroom layouts (706–763 sq ft), 6 two-bedroom layouts (1,043–1,407 sq ft), and 2 three-bedroom layouts (1,394 sq ft). Prices checked October 14, 2026.

1A Income Protected

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 706 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,934/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
A-194$2,934706Oct 6
A-117$3,422706Oct 29

1B Income Protected

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 763 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,954/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
A-140$3,339763Sep 2
B-314$2,954763Oct 26
B-463$3,064763Dec 7

Plan 1A

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 706 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,422/mo

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
A-594$3,422706Oct 2
B-570$3,432706Oct 2
A-575$3,462706Oct 18
A-561$3,432706Oct 19

Plan 1B

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 763 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,539/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
A-313$3,539763Nov 3

2A Income Protected

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,043 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,499/mo

6 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
A-452$3,4991,043Sep 19
A-439$3,5751,043Sep 22
A-237$3,4991,043Oct 16
A-304$3,5751,043Oct 26
A-202$3,4991,043Nov 7
A-451$3,5751,043Dec 7

2B Income Protected

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,119 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,499/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
A-364$3,5751,119Oct 15
A-396$3,4991,119Dec 7

2F Income Protected

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,141 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,575/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
B-451$3,5751,141Nov 7

Plan 2B

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,119 – 1,258 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,575/mo

6 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
B-549$4,7001,258Oct 16
A-534$4,6451,258Oct 25
A-486$4,1251,119Oct 30
B-501$4,0601,119Nov 3
A-596$4,0951,119Nov 8
A-226$3,5751,119Nov 30

Plan 2A

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,043 Sq Ft

Starting at $4,330/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
B-509$4,3301,043Aug 6

Plan 2C

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,407 Sq Ft

Starting at $4,665/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
A-580$4,6651,407Nov 30

3A Income Protected

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,394 Sq Ft

Starting at $5,003/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
A-222$5,0031,394Dec 7

Plan 3A

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,394 Sq Ft

Starting at $5,043/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
B-444$5,0841,394Jul 15
A-323$5,0541,394Aug 21
B-413$5,0831,394Oct 9
B-513$5,0831,394Oct 31
B-213$5,0431,394Nov 2

See all 159 units listed at Ascent, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At Ascent, a one-bedroom starts at about $3,561 a month all-in: $2,934 rent, $304 in listed fees, and an estimated $323 for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance. A two-bedroom starts at about $4,222 and a three-bedroom at about $5,853.

All-in from$3,561/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at Ascent takes about $105,624 a year for a one-bedroom, $125,964 for a two-bedroom, and $180,108 for a three-bedroom. Keeping the $3,561 all-in month for a one-bedroom within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $181,900 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$3,561/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$181,900/yr

Income to qualify

$105,624/yr

Your estimated budget

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$ —/mo

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Ascent has ranged from $3,191 to $4,422. The current average is $3,950, up $382 (10.7%) from $3,568 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (164 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

At Ascent, the security deposit is $500. The listing shows $303.56 a month in fees (parking EV $150, parking garage $70, pet rent $35, and 4 more) and $1,559 due at signing (holding deposit $500, pet deposit $500, security deposit $500, and 2 more).

  • Rent

    $2,934 – $5,084/mo
  • Security deposit

    $500
  • Earliest move-in

    Jul 15

Monthly fees

Parking - EV

$150/mo

Parking - Garage

$70/mo

Pest Control Services

$3/mo

Pet Rent

$35/mo

Renters Liability/Content - Property Program

$14.5/mo

Storage Space Rental

$25/mo

Utility - Billing Administrative Fee

$6.06/mo

Due at signing

Application Fee

$35

Holding Deposit (Refundable)

$500

Pet Deposit (Refundable)

$500

Pet Management - Third Party

$24/yr

Security Deposit (Refundable)

$500

Amenities

Ascent is pet friendly and has garage or covered parking and in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 19 amenities, including fitness center, swimming pool, and patio/balcony.

  • 4,000 Square Foot Fitness Center And Spin Room

  • Dishwasher

  • Dog Friendly With Bark Park And Pet Spa

  • Fitness Center

  • Garage Parking

  • Gated Access

  • Half-Acre Park And Tensile Structures With Tvs For Outdoor Entertainment

  • Outdoor Lounge With Kitchen, Pizza Oven, Bbqs And Seating

  • Parking Garage With Ample Parking

  • Patio/Balcony

  • Pet Friendly

  • Playground

  • Resident Lounge With Kitchen, Game Room, Business Center And Office Pods

  • Resort-Style Pool, Sundeck And Spa, And Outdoor Gaming

  • Smoke Free

  • Swimming Pool

  • Themed Courtyards With Fountains And Playground

  • Walk-In Closets

  • Washer/Dryer


Amenity photos

  • Pool
    4 photos

Location

5805 Charlotte Dr, San Jose, CA, 95123


Resident reviews

Ascent has a 4.4 out of 5 rating from more than 200 resident reviews. Residents rate maintenance (4.4) and management (3.9) highest and building quality (2.1) lowest.

4.4 · 200+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management3.9
Maintenance4.4
Amenities and Shared Spaces2.6
Location3.4
Building Quality2.1
Overall134 reviews

Ascent Apartments delivers a well-maintained community with strong maintenance responsiveness and convenient location near shopping and dining. Leasing and management experiences vary significantly, with many residents praising specific staff for professionalism and attentiveness, while others report communication gaps, unresolved maintenance issues, and inconsistent enforcement of community policies. Recurring concerns include noise complaints, security incidents, and move-out fee disputes, though the property's amenities and grounds are consistently appreciated.

Management responsiveness and communication are inconsistent across the property. While many residents praise leasing staff for helpfulness during move-in and lease renewal, others report significant gaps in office organization, email responsiveness, and documentation between staff members. Move-out billing practices have generated disputes, with residents challenging charges for carpet cleaning and painting that they dispute. Maintenance response times are generally fast and well-regarded.

Maintenance requests are consistently resolved quickly and professionally, with most residents reporting same-day or next-day service. The maintenance team demonstrates strong technical competence across HVAC, plumbing, and appliance repairs, with staff noted for efficiency, thoroughness, and courteous communication. A small number of residents noted delayed follow-through on previous repairs or suggested replacement rather than repair for certain items, but these concerns are outweighed by positive experiences.

The property offers well-maintained amenities including a pool, gym, lounge, and parking garage, with most positive reviews praising cleanliness and convenient location near shopping and transit. However, recurring concerns include inconsistent maintenance response times (particularly elevator and structural repairs), package security issues, and management communication gaps. Common area upkeep and enforcement of community standards have deteriorated according to some residents, though maintenance staff are generally noted as responsive.

The property benefits from a highly convenient location with walkable access to major retailers, restaurants, and transit, including a rail station within 3-4 minutes on foot. Residents consistently praise nearby shopping options like Safeway, Target, and Marshalls, as well as ample parking availability. However, some residents report ongoing maintenance issues with shared infrastructure, including elevator and garage door repairs that have extended beyond reasonable timeframes.

Residents report significant building maintenance issues, including prolonged elevator outages lasting months and structural concerns like cracks in parking areas and leaks. Noise disturbances from neighbors and pets are frequent complaints, with residents citing unresponsive management when reporting issues. Common area cleanliness is inconsistent, particularly in hallways and around amenities. A small number of residents report positive experiences with maintenance responsiveness and grounds upkeep.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Ascent is walkable and bikeable, and transit is minimal.

Walking
Walkable
Grade C
Transit
Minimal
Grade F
Biking
Bikeable
Grade C

Climate and air quality

Air quality near Ascent was good on 150 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in October (average AQI 63, moderate). Daily highs averaged 89°F in August, the warmest month, and lows averaged 45°F in January, the coldest.

Air quality

150 good-air days

of the past 365

: Moderate, AQI 53

Temperature

89° / 45°

average August high / January low

: 81° high, 53° low

Pollen

None

Oct 14–18 forecast

Tree: none, grass: none, weed: none

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January61°F45°F53 (moderate)10 of 31
February64°F46°F50 (good)14 of 28
March78°F53°F53 (moderate)8 of 31
April70°F50°F48 (good)15 of 30
May78°F53°F48 (good)16 of 31
June86°F57°F47 (good)17 of 30
July88°F60°F45 (good)22 of 31
August89°F60°F49 (good)14 of 31
September84°F58°F53 (moderate)12 of 30
October79°F54°F63 (moderate)4 of 31
November65°F50°F56 (moderate)8 of 30
December59°F46°F58 (moderate)10 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

Ascent is a 556-unit building in San Jose, CA.

Enjoy an expansive outdoor area with courtyard games, resort-style pool and sundeck. Spend warm afternoons grilling outside or bake pizza in the brick pizza oven. Collaborate with co-workers in the connect lounge, or work on projects solo in an office pod. Hit the gym at home in the fitness center or use the spin room for that extra cardio boost. Interior living spaces of these one-, two-, and three-bedroom open concept style residences feature large kitchens complete with islands for generous cooking spaces, a spacious pantry, stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. With nine-foot ceilings, natural light pours in through oversized picture windows to create a spacious and inviting living space.

  • Building

    Apartment · Mid-Rise
  • Total units

    556

Nearby schools

The closest school to Ascent is Familiar Footsteps, a private preschool 0.5 miles away. The closest public school is Anderson (Alex) Elementary School, 0.6 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Familiar Footsteps

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Anderson (Alex) Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.6 mi

Familiar Footsteps Child Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.6 mi

Kinship Academy

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle1.0 mi

Legacy Christian School

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle1.2 mi

Summit Public School: Tahoma

Charter · High
CharterHigh1.2 mi

Oak Grove High School

Public · High
PublicHigh1.2 mi

Del Roble Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary1.5 mi

Santa Teresa High School

Public · High
PublicHigh1.6 mi

Phoenix High School

Public · High
PublicHigh1.6 mi

Contact & management

Ascent is managed by Greystar. The leasing office's phone number is (408) 225-7200.


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