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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SoFA Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (49 Rentals)
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments
27 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Pensione Esperanza
598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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from $1,566Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Kelsey Ayer Station
457 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Vintage Tower
235 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
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232 N 8th St
232 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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134 S 12th St, Unit Garden Cottage Furnished
134 S 12th StSan Jose, CA 95112
12 S Almaden Ave
San JoseCA95113
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SoFA, San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in SoFA?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoFA Studio Apartments | $2,769 | $1,250 | $4,472 |
| SoFA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,625 | $945 | $9,223 |
| SoFA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,337 | $990 | $10,000+ |
| SoFA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,998 | $1,040 | $5,894 |
| SoFA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $1,050 | $1,650 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the SoFA Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available SoFA Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the SoFA area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $990. Pensione Esperanza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable SoFA apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Spring 2025 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $990 |
| Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
| Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
| The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1st floor | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| 101 San Fernando | Plan AA3 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,334 |
| 151 S 13th St. | Two Bedroom, One bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoFA, CA
As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the SoFA area is the $2.50 price per square foot Plan B4 - Loft Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,479. The second greatest value SoFA apartment is the b13 Model at Centerra starting at $3,988 with a $3.73 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for SoFA apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Residences | Plan B4 - Loft | 1BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| Centerra | b13 | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
| Villa Torino | The Firenze | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| The Pierce | Plan E | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
| 323 E Saint James St, Unit A | 323 E Saint James St | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1st floor | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| 151 S 13th St. | Two Bedroom, One bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California including SoFA, San Jose, and the greater San Jose area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap SoFA Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in SoFA?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in SoFA is under $2,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in SoFA?
The cheapest apartment in SoFA is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in SoFA costs $3,791.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in SoFA?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 87 regular apartments in SoFA that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in SoFA?
Cheap apartments in SoFA have an average cost of $724 which is $3,067 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in SoFA.
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