Cheap Homes for Rent in the SoFA Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,390 (5 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the SoFA area of San Jose.

property at 687 Locust St
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Furnished

687 Locust St

San JoseCA95110
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property at 516 Martha St
$2,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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516 Martha St

San JoseCA95112
property at 1060 S 3rd St
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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Luxury

1060 S 3rd St, Unit 3xx

1060 S 3rd St
San JoseCA95112
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Best Value Homes for Rent in SoFA, CA

As of September 20, 2026 the best value rental home in the SoFA area is the $2.85 price per square foot 316 E St James St Model at 316 E St James St in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,985. The second greatest value SoFA rental home is the 952 S 11th St Model at 952 S 11th St in the South San Jose neighborhood starting at $3,375 with a $2.72 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for SoFA homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
316 E St James St316 E St James St3BR, 2BA$2.85
952 S 11th St952 S 11th St2BR, 2BA$2.72
97 E St James St97 E St James St1BR, 1BA$3.30
1060 S 3rd St, Unit 3xx1060 S 3rd St1BR, 1BA$3.82
687 Locust St687 Locust St1BR, 1BA$4.14

Frequently Asked Questions about SoFA

What type of rentals are currently available in SoFA?

There are currently 600 Apartments for Rent in SoFA, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $10,210. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in SoFA ranging from $1,390 to $4,295.

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 $1,390 to $4,295 with an average monthly rent of $2,937.

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