
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the SoFA Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,240 (37 Rentals)


685 Locust St

468 S 6th St

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164 S 10th St

430 Jerome St

598 Columbia Ave

232 N 8th St

Vintage Tower

109 Duane St
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515 E William St

625 S 11th St

219 E St John St

1141 S Sixth St

Metropolitan Court Apartments

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The Colonnade Apartments

438 Minor Ave, Unit 438 Minor Ave #2

Willow Pointe

412 E William St
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650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

Jeanne D ARC Manor

150 Graham Avenue Apartments

Fourth St. Apartments

Delmas Park

357 Willow St

Metro Gardens

Reed Apartments
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742 S. 9th St. Apartments

Metro Station

Fourth Street Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

142 and 150 Graham

Renzel Apartments

134 Graham

265-271 N 6th St

The Ruckers Mansion
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95 N 8th St
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 | $2,651 | $1,450 | $3,617 |
SoFA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,069 | $1,240 | $6,938 |
| SoFA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,103 | $2,495 | $8,100 |
| SoFA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,117 | $2,850 | $5,101 |
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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 $2,495.
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 $4,156.
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 24 regular apartments in SoFA that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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