Cheap Homes for Rent in SoFA Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (12 Rentals)

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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 - Spring 2026 (SJSU)2BR,2BA$995
164 S 10th St164 S 10th St1BR,1BA$1,240
Pensione EsperanzaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,250
The FranciscanRoom 8Studio,1BA$1,450
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$1,680

Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoFA, CA

As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the SoFA area is the $2.05 price per square foot 3 beds 1.5 bath Model at 327 Willow St in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value SoFA apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at 428 S 11th St starting at $2,595 with a $2.88 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.
327 Willow St3 beds 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$2.05
428 S 11th St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.88
360 ResidencesPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3.65
Westwood Properties55 S 6th1BR,1BA$3.13
Neo on First1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished1BR,1BA$3.37
Villa TorinoThe Roma BMR1BR,1BA$3.23
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$3.45
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.36
Metropolitan Court Apartments3rd Floor StudioStudio ,1BA$3.79

Frequently Asked Questions about SoFA

What type of rentals are currently available in SoFA?

There are currently 599 Apartments for Rent in SoFA, CA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $6,921. There are also 29 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in SoFA ranging from $1,000 to $6,950.

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 $1,000 to $6,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,478.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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