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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SoFA Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (39 Rentals)
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164 S 10th St
164 S 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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San JoseCA95112
499 S 5th St
San JoseCA95112
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232 N 8th St
232 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
420 S Third St
San JoseCA95112
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99 S 14th St, Unit 02
99 S 14th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Westwood Properties
55-75 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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$1,995 - $2,495Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15
Metropolitan Court Apartments
390 N 2nd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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$2,193 - $3,827
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The Colonnade Apartments
201 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Willow Pointe
1010 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Delmas Park
350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126
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Pensione Esperanza
598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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650 S 8th St
650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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215 Oak St
215 Oak StSan Jose, CA 95110
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122 Graham Avenue Apartments
122 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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515 E WiLL
515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112
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603 S 1st St
603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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150 Graham Avenue Apartments
150 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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The Kelsey Ayer Station
457 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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39-0008
74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Fourth St. Apartments
375-395 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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357 Willow St
357 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Reed Apartments
283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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79 N 10th St
79 N 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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742 S. 9th St. Apartments
742 S 9th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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The Ruckers Mansion
418 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Station
439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Fourth Street Apartments
542 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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670-686 S. 8th
670-686 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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625 S 11th St
625 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Renzel Apartments
120 Arroyo WaySan Jose, CA 95112
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134 Graham
134 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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142 and 150 Graham
142 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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265-271 N 6th St
265-271 N 6th 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 | $2,763 | $1,400 | $3,632 |
| SoFA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,370 | $1,240 | $8,776 |
| SoFA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,227 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| SoFA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,190 | $1,720 | $5,460 |
| SoFA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $1,585 | $1,655 |
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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 $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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| The Franciscan | Room 14 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 79 N 10th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,365 |
| Windy Hill Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoFA, CA
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the SoFA area is the $3.28 price per square foot B07 Model at Modera San Pedro Square in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,872. The second greatest value SoFA apartment is the The Palermo Model at Villa Torino starting at $3,504 with a $3.40 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. |
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| Modera San Pedro Square | B07 | 2BR,2BA | $3.28 |
| Villa Torino | The Palermo | 2BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Fall 2026 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| The James | A07 | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
| 360 Residences | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.12 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Market Gateway Apartments | Matisse | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.18 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio ,1BA | $3.79 |
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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 $4,598.
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 11 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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