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Pensione Esperanza
598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SoFA Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (33 Rentals)
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Vintage Tower
235 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
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232 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Westwood Properties
55-75 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
440 S 10th St
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390 N 2nd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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418 S 3rd 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 | $2,510 | $1,200 | $4,735 |
| SoFA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,325 | $1,200 | $7,500 |
| SoFA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,113 | $2,395 | $7,830 |
| SoFA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,905 | $3,346 | $4,500 |
| SoFA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,300 | $5,300 | $5,300 |
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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 Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,200. Vintage Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,721. Here are the most affordable SoFA apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| The Kelsey Ayer Station | 80% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,989 |
| 134 Graham | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| 142 and 150 Graham | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,319 |
| The Julian | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,526 |
| The James | S01 | Studio,1BA | $2,559 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoFA, CA
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the SoFA area is the $2.83 price per square foot Plan Penthouse G1 Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $8,027. The second greatest value SoFA apartment is the 133 E Reed St Model at 133 E Reed St, Unit 133 starting at $5,300 with a $3.12 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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| 360 Residences | Plan Penthouse G1 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.83 |
| 133 E Reed St, Unit 133 | 133 E Reed St | 4BR,2BA | $3.12 |
| 175 W Saint James St | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| 163 Gifford Ave, Unit B | 163 Gifford Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| 101 San Fernando | Plan - 2 Bed / 2 Bath Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $2.96 |
| Villa Torino | The Capri | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| The Ryden | B1A | 2BR,2BA | $3.66 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 5th floor | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| Foundry Commons | C1 (2x2) | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
| Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
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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 $2,559.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in SoFA?
The cheapest apartment in SoFA is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in SoFA costs $5,300.
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 7 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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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.
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