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)
$2,685 - $4,311
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$2,654 - $4,280
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$2,685 - $4,311
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The Standard (CA)

515 Lincoln AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Mosaic Apartments
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$2,959 - $5,133
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$2,929 - $5,103
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$2,959 - $5,133
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Mosaic Apartments

500 Race StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Elements
$2,859 - $4,723
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$2,854 - $4,718
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$2,859 - $4,723
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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
2 Bedroom Apartments

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 Silver priced from $2,489. Patina at Midtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,719. Here are the most affordable Buena Vista apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SilverPlan SAStudio,1BA$2,489
Patina at MidtownTravertine1BR,1BA$2,719
Meridian at MidtownPlan SA1BR,1BA$2,719
ElementsPlan 11BR,1BA$2,859
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$2,959
The Standard (CA)D21BR,1BA$3,061
VistaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3,497

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buena Vista, CA

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buena Vista area is the $3.32 price per square foot Plan 1 Model at Elements in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,859. The second greatest value Buena Vista apartment is the Plan 1 Model at Mosaic Apartments starting at $2,959 with a $3.44 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$3.32
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.44
VistaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$4.11
Patina at MidtownBasalt1BR,1BA$4.14
The Standard (CA)D21BR,1BA$4.37
Meridian at MidtownPlan SAStudio ,1BA$4.88
SilverPlan SAStudio ,1BA$4.76

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 $2,719 at Meridian at Midtown.

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 $3,254 at Elements.

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