Last updated August 24, 2026

Average Rent in Ballbach and SOFA & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Ballbach and SOFA, San Jose, CA. Updated daily.

Area All Areas Ballbach and SOFA Alum Rock Central San Jose Downtown San Jose Richmond Menker West Valley Willow Glen

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 5 Bed

Market Average

$3,492/mo

Lowest Available

$2,867/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

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Price Cuts This Week in Ballbach and SOFA

14 listed units across 1 building offering 1 bed units in Ballbach and SOFA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $79/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.

Apartment	Unit	Last Week	Now	Cut
One South Market Apartments	Unit 1112	$3,909	$3,689	$220
One South Market Apartments	Unit 1115	$3,578	$3,431	$147
One South Market Apartments	Unit 1110	$3,478	$3,401	$77
One South Market Apartments	Unit 0406	$3,548	$3,488	$60
One South Market Apartments	Unit 0616	$3,578	$3,518	$60
One South Market Apartments	Unit 1507	$3,708	$3,648	$60
One South Market Apartments	Unit 1508	$3,543	$3,483	$60
One South Market Apartments	Unit 1509	$3,708	$3,648	$60

See today's prices on all 19 listed units

Ballbach and SOFA vs San Jose, CA Average

Ballbach and SOFA is cheaper than the San Jose, CA average by $73/mo (2%). The citywide average is $3,565/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Ballbach and SOFA?

As of August 2026, the average rent in Ballbach and SOFA is $3,492 per month across 1 apartment community and 19 available units.

The most affordable option is One South Market Apartments starting at $2,867/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $3,492/mo.

Prices range from $2,867 to $3,768 per month. The most common price point is the $3,400 range, where 8 units are currently listed.

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Ballbach and SOFA

1 Bed

$3,492

from $2,867 · 19 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Ballbach and SOFA

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
One South Market Apartments	$2,867/mo	$3,492/mo	19	3.8

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Ballbach and SOFA

What is the average rent in Ballbach and SOFA?

The average rent in Ballbach and SOFA is $3,492 per month as of August 2026, based on 19 units across 1 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Ballbach and SOFA?

The current average rent in Ballbach and SOFA is $3,492/mo, refreshed daily to track rent trends.

What is the cheapest apartment in Ballbach and SOFA?

The most affordable apartment in Ballbach and SOFA is One South Market Apartments with units starting at $2,867/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Ballbach and SOFA?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Ballbach and SOFA averages $3,492/mo, with prices starting at $2,867/mo across 19 available units.

How many apartments are available in Ballbach and SOFA?

There are 19 units available across 1 apartment communities in Ballbach and SOFA.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ballbach and SOFA?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$140,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,492/mo.

Comfortable income

$168,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,867/mo), you need to earn at least $115,000/year.

Median household income in Ballbach and SOFA is $141,565 , about 16% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Ballbach and SOFA

Overall prices in Ballbach and SOFA runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 113.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Ballbach and SOFA's regional price parities.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$3,492	daily refresh
Utilities	$916	BLS × BEA RPP
Groceries	$567	BLS × BEA RPP
Transportation	$2,183	BLS × BEA RPP
Healthcare	$1,065	BLS × BEA RPP
Other goods and services	$1,704	BLS × BEA RPP
Estimated total	$9,926/mo	$119,108/year

Population

990,054

Median household income

$141,565

Census median rent

$2,617/mo

Rent as % of income

30.0%

Median age

38.1

Mean commute

28 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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