
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buena Vista Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,032 (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

Meridian at Midtown

Vista

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Elements

341 Menker Ave

387 Clifton Ave

1561 Moorpark Ave

711 Menker Ave

701-703 Menker Ave
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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

524 Willard Ave
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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

664-668 Richmond Ave
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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

Silver

Patina at Midtown
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518-520 S Willard Ave

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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 | $3,060 | $2,814 | $3,206 |
| Buena Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $2,739 | $3,711 |
| Buena Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,970 | $2,495 | $4,462 |
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 $2,639. Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,929. 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 | $2,639 |
| Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,929 |
| Meridian at Midtown | S1 | Studio,1BA | $3,242 |
| Elements | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3,286 |
| The Standard (CA) | B2 | 1BR,1BA | $3,336 |
| Mosaic Apartments | Plan 4 | 2BR,2BA | $4,002 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buena Vista, CA
As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buena Vista area is the $3.41 price per square foot Plan 4 Model at Mosaic Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,002. The second greatest value Buena Vista apartment is the Plan 1 Model at Elements starting at $3,286 with a $3.82 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosaic Apartments | Plan 4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.41 |
| Elements | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
| The Standard (CA) | B2 | 1BR,1BA | $5.10 |
| Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.84 |
| Meridian at Midtown | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.72 |
| Patina at Midtown | Slate | Studio ,1BA | $4.74 |
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 $2,929 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 $3,589 at Vista.
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