Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the SoFA Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (32 Rentals)

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240 Gifford Ave
$2,100
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240 Gifford Ave

240 Gifford AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Willow Pointe
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Willow Pointe

1010 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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650 S 8th St
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650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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215 Oak St
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215 Oak St

215 Oak StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
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Jeanne D ARC Manor

85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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515 E WiLL
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515 E WiLL

515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112

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Delmas Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Delmas Park

350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126
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Metro Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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357 Willow St
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357 Willow St

357 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Reed Apartments
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Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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670-686 S. 8th
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670-686 S. 8th

670-686 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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625 S 11th St
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625 S 11th St

625 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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134 Graham
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134 Graham

134 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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142 and 150 Graham
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142 and 150 Graham

142 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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265-271 N 6th St
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265-271 N 6th St

265-271 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112

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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 $2,422.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in SoFA?

The cheapest apartment in SoFA is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in SoFA costs $4,428.

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 10 regular apartments in SoFA that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’ve spent much time in San Jose, you’ve likely heard it referred to as “the capital of Silicon Valley” a time or two, and with good reason. San Jose has it all when it comes to the modern California lifestyle and then some.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.