
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buena Vista Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (54 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Buena Vista area of San Jose.


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Mosaic Apartments

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Vista

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Elements

Meridian at Midtown

341 Menker Ave

387 Clifton Ave

1561 Moorpark Ave

711 Menker Ave
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701-703 Menker Ave

435 Clifton Ave

485 S Willard Ave

467 Meridian Ave

490 Page St

1504 Scott St

528 Page St

690-698 Richmond Ave

Mid Town Plaza

521-525 S Willard Ave
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524 Willard Ave

355 S Willard Ave

510 Chiechi Ave

368-388 S Buena Vista Ave

1520 Scott St

Immanuel-Sobrato Community

660 Richmond Ave

710-712 Richmond Ave

698-700 Richmond Ave

315 Leigh Ave
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664-668 Richmond Ave

515 S Willard Ave

483-489 S Buena Vista Ave

526 Page St

502 S Willard Ave

667-669 Menker Ave

357 Richmond Ave

346 Clifton Ave

491 Leigh Ave

Patina at Midtown
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518-520 S Willard Ave

Buena Vista Apartments

415 S Willard Ave

La Fenetre

Buena Vista Midtown

389 Clifton Ave

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Aloha Apartments

Menclair Apartments

424 S Willard Ave
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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 | $2,799 | $2,707 | $2,937 |
| Buena Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,269 | $2,729 | $3,877 |
| Buena Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,765 | $2,954 | $4,177 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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 $2,677. Silver has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,759. 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 | $2,677 |
| Silver | Plan SA | Studio,1BA | $2,759 |
| Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,899 |
| Meridian at Midtown | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,939 |
| Mosaic Apartments | Plan 2 | 1BR,1BA | $3,203 |
| Elements | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3,340 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buena Vista, CA
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buena Vista area is the $3.88 price per square foot Plan 1 Model at Elements in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,340. The second greatest value Buena Vista apartment is the Plan 1 Model at Mosaic Apartments starting at $3,208 with a $3.73 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 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.88 |
| Mosaic Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
| Meridian at Midtown | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.87 |
| Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.79 |
| Patina at Midtown | Slate | Studio ,1BA | $5.07 |
| Silver | Plan SA | Studio ,1BA | $5.28 |
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 $2,899 at Vista.
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 $3,224 at Vista.
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