Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SoFA Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (41 Rentals)

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$1,100 - $4,200

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468 S 6th St

San JoseCA95112

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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
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Pointe

1010 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Delmas Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmas Park

350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126

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Pensione Esperanza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pensione Esperanza

598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jeanne D ARC Manor

85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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650 S 8th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

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

215 Oak St

215 Oak StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Metro Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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515 E WiLL
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

515 E WiLL

515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112
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603 S 1st St
Studio Apartments

603 S 1st St

603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Metro Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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357 Willow St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

357 Willow St

357 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Reed Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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39-0008
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

39-0008

74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112

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670-686 S. 8th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

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

625 S 11th St

625 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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134 Graham
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

134 Graham

134 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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142 and 150 Graham
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

142 and 150 Graham

142 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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265-271 N 6th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

265-271 N 6th St

265-271 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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SoFA, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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 $995. 164 S 10th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable SoFA apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other)2BR,2BA$995
164 S 10th St164 S 10th St1BR,4BA$1,240
The FranciscanRoom 8Studio,1BA$1,450
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$1,680
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,850
Westwood PropertiesStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,895
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$1,895
The Colonnade ApartmentsSmall 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,422

Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoFA, CA

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the SoFA area is the $3.57 price per square foot B03 Model at The James in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,887. The second greatest value SoFA apartment is the The Palermo Model at Villa Torino starting at $3,470 with a $3.37 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The JamesB032BR,2BA$3.57
Villa TorinoThe Palermo2BR,1BA$3.37
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other)2BR,2BA$2.19
Neo on First1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished1BR,1BA$3.37
33 South Third1/11BR,1BA$3.59
The Colonnade ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.92
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
410 Fuller Ave, Unit 410 Fuller410 Fuller Ave2BR,1BA$3.57
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.36
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$3.45

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $2,422.

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

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