
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the SoFA Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,750 (32 Rentals)


687 Locust St

468 S 6th St

232 N 8th St

1060 S Third St

650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

Jeanne D ARC Manor
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515 E WiLL

150 Graham Avenue Apartments

Fourth St. Apartments

Delmas Park

Metro Gardens

357 Willow St

Reed Apartments

79 N 10th St
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742 S. 9th St. Apartments

Metro Station

Fourth Street Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

1 E Julian St

625 S 11th St

Renzel Apartments

134 Graham
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516 Martha St

134 N 7th St

265-271 N 6th St

Willow Pointe

The Ruckers Mansion

95 N 8th St

702 Vine St
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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 | $2,936 | $1,400 | $3,523 |
SoFA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,495 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
| SoFA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,429 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
| SoFA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,439 | $2,595 | $5,153 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the SoFA Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 $3,063.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in SoFA?
The cheapest apartment in SoFA is 515 E WiLL which is listed at $1,680, while the average apartment in SoFA costs $3,411.
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 5 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 $852 which is $2,559 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in SoFA.
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