Cheap Homes for Rent in SoFA Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,100 (5 Rentals)

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468 S 6th St

San JoseCA95112

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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 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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoFA, CA

As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the SoFA area is the $2.58 price per square foot 55 S 6th Model at Westwood Properties in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value SoFA apartment is the 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) Model at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $2.19 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.
Westwood Properties55 S 6th1BR,1BA$2.58
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other)2BR,2BA$2.19
Neo on First1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished1BR,1BA$3.37
Villa TorinoThe Roma BMR1BR,1BA$3.28
33 South Third1/11BR,1BA$3.59
Metropolitan Court Apartments1 st Floor 1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$3.14
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
The Colonnade ApartmentsSmall 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.60
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$3.45
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.36

Frequently Asked Questions about SoFA

What type of rentals are currently available in SoFA?

There are currently 605 Apartments for Rent in SoFA, CA with pricing that ranges from $995 to $6,014. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in SoFA ranging from $1,100 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in SoFA?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in SoFA ranges from $1,100 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,928.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in SoFA?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in SoFA range from $2,900 to $4,656, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,795 to $3,695. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,585.

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