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

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The Standard (CA)
$3,348 - $6,278
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 27

The Standard (CA)

515 Lincoln AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Mosaic Apartments
$3,332 - $6,210
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Mosaic Apartments

500 Race StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Elements
$3,216 - $5,128
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Elements

1201 Parkmoor AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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341 Menker Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

341 Menker Ave

341 Menker AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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387 Clifton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

387 Clifton Ave

387 Clifton AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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711 Menker Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

711 Menker Ave

711 Menker AveSan Jose, CA 95128

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435 Clifton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

435 Clifton Ave

435 Clifton AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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485 S Willard Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

485 S Willard Ave

485 S Willard AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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467 Meridian Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

467 Meridian Ave

467 Meridian AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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490 Page St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

490 Page St

490 Page StSan Jose, CA 95126
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1504 Scott St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1504 Scott St

1504 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126
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528 Page St
Studio Apartments

528 Page St

528 Page StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Mid Town Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mid Town Plaza

1310 - 1390 Saddle Rack StSan Jose, CA 95126

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524 Willard Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

524 Willard Ave

524 Willard AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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355 S Willard Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

355 S Willard Ave

355 S Willard AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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510 Chiechi Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

510 Chiechi Ave

510 Chiechi AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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1520 Scott St
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1520 Scott St

1520 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126
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660 Richmond Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

660 Richmond Ave

660 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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315 Leigh Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

315 Leigh Ave

315 Leigh AveSan Jose, CA 95128

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526 Page St
Studio Apartments

526 Page St

526 Page StSan Jose, CA 95126
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357 Richmond Ave
Studio Apartments

357 Richmond Ave

357 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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346 Clifton Ave
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346 Clifton Ave

346 Clifton AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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491 Leigh Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

491 Leigh Ave

491 Leigh AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Patina at Midtown
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Patina at Midtown

355 Sunol StSan Jose, CA 95126

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Buena Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Buena Vista Apartments

415 S Buena Vista AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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415 S Willard Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

415 S Willard Ave

415 S Willard AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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La Fenetre
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Fenetre

705 Northrup StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Buena Vista Midtown
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Buena Vista Midtown

1535 W San Carlos StSan Jose, CA 95126
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389 Clifton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

389 Clifton Ave

389 Clifton AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Trestles Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trestles Apartments

1566 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Aloha Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aloha Apartments

959 Harmon AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Menclair Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Menclair Apartments

560 Menker AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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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 Meridian at Midtown priced from $2,450. Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,699. Here are the most affordable Buena Vista apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meridian at MidtownS3Studio,1BA$2,450
VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,699
ElementsPlan 21BR,1BA$3,216
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3,332
Patina at MidtownCoral2BR,2BA$3,549

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buena Vista, CA

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buena Vista area is the $3.80 price per square foot Plan 1 Model at Elements in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,276. The second greatest value Buena Vista apartment is the Plan 1 Model at Mosaic Apartments starting at $3,332 with a $3.87 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ElementsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.80
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.87
VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.46
Meridian at MidtownS3Studio ,1BA$4.40
Patina at MidtownSlateStudio ,1BA$5.21

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 $2,650 at Meridian at Midtown.

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