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Sofia Apartments

3580 Rambla Place, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Asset Living

Availability

Lottery

Vacant units available

Application due: Nov 05, 2026 at 5:30PM

Applicants will be reviewed in lottery rank order until all vacancies are filled.

9 units

Rent

80% AMI unit

Unit typeMinimum incomeRentAvailability

1 bed

$7,941

per month

$2,647

per month

2 Vacant units

120% AMI unit

Unit typeMinimum incomeRentAvailability

1 bed

$8,364

per month

$2,788

per month

5 Vacant units

2 beds

$11,076

per month

$3,692

per month

2 Vacant units

Disclaimer: The AMI income levels above are for informational purposes only. Please confirm the applicable income and rent limits for your interested unit with the project's owner or property manager. Projects may have multiple schedules and restrictions that affect project rents and income limits.

How to apply

Apply online

Get a paper application

Submit a paper application

Send application by US Mail

PO Box 194404
San Francisco, CA 94119

Get directions

Applications must be received by the deadline. If sending by U.S. Mail, the application must be received by Nov 05, 2026 at 05:30 PM. Asset Living is not responsible for lost or delayed mail.

Public lottery

November 19, 2026
5:00pm - 6:00pm

What to expect

How to apply:

You must apply using one of the application methods listed above.

Rent:

The rent is a fixed amount. Your rent will not change based on your household income.

Household size requirements:

One-bedroom units can only be rented to households with 1, 2 or 3 people.

Two-bedroom units can only be rented to households with 2, 3, 4, or 5 people.

If your household has 6 or more people, you will not qualify because it exceeds the occupancy limit for this unit.

Minimum income requirement:

Your household must earn at least $7,941 per month to qualify for the 1 bedroom units.

Your household must earn at least$11,076 per month to qualify for the 2-bedroom units.

What happens after the listing closes

Doorway will run a lottery.

The lottery decides the order the property owner reviews applications.

Applications with local preference selections will be sorted to the top of the list.

Contact leasing agent

Jay Chennault

Community Manager

Call (408) 685-2101

Due to high call volume you may hear a message.

Email

3580 Rambla Place
Santa Clara, CA 95051

Get directions

Office hours

9:00am-5:30pm

Eligibility

Income, occupancy, preferences, and subsidies
  1. 1

    Household maximum income

    For income calculations, household size includes everyone (all ages) living in the unit. This information is to help you understand whether you may be eligible for a unit at this property. The “maximum income” listed here does not include possible deductions or exclusions, so you may be eligible even if your household income is somewhat higher than the maximum. If you are selected, you will have to provide specific information about your income at that time.

    Household size80% AMI unit120% AMI unit

    1

    $113,700

    per year

    $172,600

    per year

    2

    $129,950

    per year

    $197,300

    per year

    3

    $146,200

    per year

    $221,950

    per year

    4

    $162,400

    per year

    $246,600

    per year

    5

    $175,400

    per year

    $266,350

    per year


  2. 2

    Occupancy

    The limits on unit size can be adjusted if needed as a reasonable accommodation due to disability.

    Unit typeOccupancy

    1 bed

    1-3 people

    2 beds

    2-5 people


  3. 3

    Rental assistance

    Section 8, including Housing Choice Vouchers and other recognized rental assistance programs, will be considered for this property. In the case of a valid rental subsidy, the required minimum income will be based on the portion of the rent that the tenant pays after use of the subsidy.


  4. 4

    Housing preferences

    Preference holders will be given highest ranking.

    1. 1

      Live and Work in Santa Clara

      You may qualify for this preference if at least one member of your household has lived within the City limits of the City of Santa Clara for at least 6 months at the time of application AND has operated a business or has been employed by a business or a public or quasi-public agency in the City of Santa Clara for at least the past 6 months at the time of application. If you believe that you qualify, please add your residential address in the fields below.
    2. 2

      Live in City of Santa Clara

      You may qualify for this preference if at least one member of your household has lived within the city limits of the City of Santa Clara for at least the past 6 months at the time of application.
    3. 3

      Work in City of Santa Clara

      You may qualify for this preference if at least one member of your household has operated a business or has been employed by a business or a public or quasi-public agency in the City of Santa Clara for at least the past 6 months at the time of application.

    After all preference holders have been considered, any remaining units will be available to other qualified applicants.


  5. 5

    Additional eligibility rules

    Applicants must also qualify under the rules of the building.

    Credit history

    An unsatisfactory credit report will disqualify an applicant from renting an apartment home at this community. An unsatisfactory report is one, which reflects past or current bad debts, late payments, or unpaid bills, liens, judgements, or bankruptcies in the last 7 years.

    Rental history

    24 months of rental history may be verified

Features

Amenities, unit details and additional fees

Built

2024

Pets policy

$50 for Cats per month, $75 for Dogs per month, (2) pet max with $500 pet deposit

Service dogs and emotional support animals are not pets and are permitted as required by law. Pets may also be required to be allowed in certain types of housing, such as publicly financed housing developments.

Property amenities

Pool and Spa, Clubroom, Package Lockers, Fitness Center, WiFi Café, Pet Area, Bike Facilities

Unit amenities

Stainless steel appliances Quartz countertops (in select floor plans) Distinctive hardwood-style flooring Full-size front-loading washer and dryer Central heating and air conditioning with programmable thermostat DOOR® keyless entry system Private balconies or patios (select homes) Flexible work-from-home space (select homes)

Smoking policy

Non-Smoking Community

Additional accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible apartments (select homes) ADA-compliant floor plans (select homes) Wheelchair-accessible building entrances Elevators providing access to all residential floors Wide hallways and doorways for improved mobility Accessible parking spaces Step-free access to common areas Accessible routes to the leasing office and community amenities Lever-style door handles and faucets

Unit features and accessibility type

1 bed 7 units

bath

1

1

1

2 beds 2 units

bath

2

2

Additional fees

Application fee

$60.91
per applicant age 18 and over
Due at interview

Deposit

$600 – $700
Deposit will not exceed one month's rent

Fees are not charged for reasonable accommodations needed due to disability, such as emotional support animals. Fees are also not charged for aids and services needed for effective communication due to a disability. With respect to credit checks, applicants receiving government rent subsidies have the option to provide "lawful, verifiable alternative evidence" of their ability to pay rent, instead of relying on their credit history.

Neighborhood

Location and transportation
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Neighborhood

Santa Clara / SF Bay Area

Additional information

Required documents and selection criteria

Required documents

Valid Govt. Issued ID, 30 Days Proof of Income

Special notes

Gross income must be 2.5 times rent amount

Availability

Lottery

Vacant units available

Application due: Nov 05, 2026 at 5:30PM

Applicants will be reviewed in lottery rank order until all vacancies are filled.

9 units

How to apply

Apply online

Get a paper application

Submit a paper application

Send application by US Mail

PO Box 194404
San Francisco, CA 94119

Get directions

Applications must be received by the deadline. If sending by U.S. Mail, the application must be received by Nov 05, 2026 at 05:30 PM. Asset Living is not responsible for lost or delayed mail.

Public lottery

November 19, 2026
5:00pm - 6:00pm

What to expect

How to apply:

You must apply using one of the application methods listed above.

Rent:

The rent is a fixed amount. Your rent will not change based on your household income.

Household size requirements:

One-bedroom units can only be rented to households with 1, 2 or 3 people.

Two-bedroom units can only be rented to households with 2, 3, 4, or 5 people.

If your household has 6 or more people, you will not qualify because it exceeds the occupancy limit for this unit.

Minimum income requirement:

Your household must earn at least $7,941 per month to qualify for the 1 bedroom units.

Your household must earn at least$11,076 per month to qualify for the 2-bedroom units.

What happens after the listing closes

Doorway will run a lottery.

The lottery decides the order the property owner reviews applications.

Applications with local preference selections will be sorted to the top of the list.

Contact leasing agent

Jay Chennault

Community Manager

Call (408) 685-2101

Due to high call volume you may hear a message.

Email

3580 Rambla Place
Santa Clara, CA 95051

Get directions

Office hours

9:00am-5:30pm