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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SoFA Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (24 Rentals)
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments
27 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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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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357 Willow Street
357 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
12 S Almaden Ave
San JoseCA95113
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Virginia Street Studios
255 E Virginia StSan Jose, CA 95112
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The Ruckers Mansion
418 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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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 | $2,767 | $1,200 | $4,861 |
| SoFA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,756 | $945 | $10,000+ |
| SoFA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,436 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| SoFA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,990 | $1,030 | $8,542 |
| SoFA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,503 | $1,030 | $1,650 |
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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. The Kelsey Ayer Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,566. 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 |
| The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
| Virginia Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
| The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoFA, CA
As of March 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the SoFA area is the $3.14 price per square foot Georgetown Townhome Model at Museum Park in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,972. The second greatest value SoFA apartment is the Two Bed Two Bath C5 Model at One South Market starting at $4,251 with a $3.60 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum Park | Georgetown Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.14 |
| One South Market | Two Bed Two Bath C5 | 2BR,2BA | $3.60 |
| 360 Residences | Plan A6 | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.19 |
| Villa Torino | The Firenze BMR | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| 329 E Saint James St, Unit 329 | 329 E Saint James St | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap SoFA Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in SoFA?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in SoFA is at The Kelsey Ayer Station listed at $1,566.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom SoFA Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom SoFA Apartment is $1,721 at Vintage Tower.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom SoFA Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in SoFA is starting from $990 at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments.
What is the most affordable SoFA Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap SoFA Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments and starts from $1,040.
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