Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buena Vista Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (54 Rentals)

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$2,541 - $5,665

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The Standard (CA)

515 Lincoln AveSan Jose, CA 95126

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$3,135 - $6,297

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Mosaic Apartments

500 Race StSan Jose, CA 95126

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$2,607 - $3,539Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Silver

333 Sunol StSan Jose, CA 95126

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$2,529 - $3,499Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vista

1611 Parkmoor AveSan Jose, CA 95128

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$2,933 - $4,918

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Elements

1201 Parkmoor AveSan Jose, CA 95126

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$2,667 - $3,209Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Meridian at Midtown

1432 W San Carlos StSan Jose, CA 95126

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341 Menker Ave

341 Menker AveSan Jose, CA 95128

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1 Bedroom Apartments

387 Clifton Ave

387 Clifton AveSan Jose, CA 95128

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1561 Moorpark Ave

1561 Moorpark AveSan Jose, CA 95128

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2 Bedroom Apartments

701-703 Menker Ave

701-703 Menker AveSan Jose, CA 95128

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435 Clifton Ave

435 Clifton AveSan Jose, CA 95128

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485 S Willard Ave

485 S Willard AveSan Jose, CA 95126

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467 Meridian Ave

467 Meridian AveSan Jose, CA 95126

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490 Page St

490 Page StSan Jose, CA 95126

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1504 Scott St

1504 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126

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528 Page St

528 Page StSan Jose, CA 95126

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690-698 Richmond Ave

690-698 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128

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Mid Town Plaza

1310 - 1390 Saddle Rack StSan Jose, CA 95126

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2 Bedroom Apartments

521-525 S Willard Ave

521-525 S Willard AveSan Jose, CA 95126

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315 Leigh AveSan Jose, CA 95128

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355 Sunol StSan Jose, CA 95126

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

518-520 S Willard Ave

518-520 S Willard AveSan Jose, CA 95126

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Buena Vista Apartments

415 S Buena Vista AveSan Jose, CA 95126

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415 S Willard Ave

415 S Willard AveSan Jose, CA 95126

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La Fenetre

705 Northrup StSan Jose, CA 95126

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Buena Vista Midtown

1535 W San Carlos StSan Jose, CA 95126

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389 Clifton Ave

389 Clifton AveSan Jose, CA 95128

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Trestles Apartments

1566 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126

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Aloha Apartments

959 Harmon AveSan Jose, CA 95126

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Menclair Apartments

560 Menker AveSan Jose, CA 95128

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424 S Willard Ave

424 S Willard AveSan Jose, CA 95126

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Buena Vista, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Buena Vista?

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Buena Vista Studio Apartments	$2,684	$2,607	$2,769
Buena Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments	$2,930	$1,700	$3,248
Buena Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments	$3,584	$2,854	$4,186

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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Buena Vista Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.

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Cheapest Available Buena Vista Apartments for Rent

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Buena Vista area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Patina at Midtown priced from $2,377. Meridian at Midtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,667. Here are the most affordable Buena Vista apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Priced From
Patina at Midtown	Slate	Studio,1BA	$2,377
Meridian at Midtown	Plan SB + Den	Studio,1BA	$2,667
Silver	Plan 1A	1BR,1BA	$2,809
Elements	Plan 2	1BR,1BA	$2,933
Mosaic Apartments	Plan 2	1BR,1BA	$3,135
The Standard (CA)	D2	1BR,1BA	$3,145
Vista	Two Bedroom	2BR,2BA	$3,498

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buena Vista, CA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buena Vista area is the $3.19 price per square foot Plan 2 Model at Elements in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,933. The second greatest value Buena Vista apartment is the Plan 1 Model at Mosaic Apartments starting at $3,140 with a $3.65 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buena Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Price Per Sq.Ft.
Elements	Plan 2	1BR,1BA	$3.19
Mosaic Apartments	Plan 1	1BR,1BA	$3.65
Vista	Two Bedroom	2BR,2BA	$4.12
The Standard (CA)	D2	1BR,1BA	$4.49
Silver	Plan 1A	1BR,1BA	$4.22
Meridian at Midtown	Plan SB + Den	Studio ,1BA	$4.45
Patina at Midtown	Slate	Studio ,1BA	$4.50

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buena Vista Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Buena Vista Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buena Vista Apartment is $2,809 at Silver.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Buena Vista Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Buena Vista is starting from $3,027 at Meridian at Midtown.

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buena Vista Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (54 Rentals)

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