
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the SoFA Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,400 (14 Rentals)


99 S 14th St, Unit 02

Westwood Properties

Metropolitan Court Apartments

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The Colonnade Apartments

Delmas Park

Pensione Esperanza
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Jeanne D ARC Manor

122 Graham Avenue Apartments

Metro Gardens

603 S 1st St

The Kelsey Ayer Station

39-0008

The Ruckers Mansion
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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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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 The Franciscan which is listed at $1,400, 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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