Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Yerba Buena Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $500 (70 Rentals)

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property at 203 S 19th St

$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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203 S 19th St

San JoseCA95116

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property at 1935 Kinross Way

$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Jul 25

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1935 Kinross Way
San JoseCA95122

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Paseo Senter
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo Senter

1900 Senter RdSan Jose, CA 95112
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Willow Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Pointe

1010 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Villa Hermosa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Hermosa

1640 Hermocilla WaySan Jose, CA 95116
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Pollard Plaza Apartment
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Brookwood Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookwood Terrace

1346 E San Antonio StSan Jose, CA 95116
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650 S 8th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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215 Oak St
1 Bedroom Apartments

215 Oak St

215 Oak StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Bella Castello
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Castello

570 Keyes StSan Jose, CA 95112

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Metro Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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515 E WiLL
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

515 E WiLL

515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112
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603 S 1st St
Studio Apartments

603 S 1st St

603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Tamien Station
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tamien Station

1197 Lick AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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39-0008
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

39-0008

74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Orvieto Family A
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orvieto Family A

80 Montecito Vista DrSan Jose, CA 95111

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Metro Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Reed Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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79 N 10th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

79 N 10th St

79 N 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Corde Terra Senior
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Corde Terra Senior

2600 Corde Terra CirSan Jose, CA 95111
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Metro Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Station

439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Yerba Buena, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Yerba Buena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Yerba Buena area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 164 S 10th St priced from $1,240. The Franciscan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Yerba Buena apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
164 S 10th St164 S 10th St1BR,4BA$1,240
The FranciscanRoom 14Studio,1BA$1,400
The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ OnlyBuilding A1BR,1BA$1,594
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$1,680
Hawthorn Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,709
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,750
The Fairways1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,809
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$1,812
79 N 10th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,825
Westwood Properties55 S 6thStudio,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Yerba Buena, CA

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Yerba Buena area is the $2.16 price per square foot MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value Yerba Buena apartment is the 2bed 1bath Model at Sedona Apartments starting at $2,635 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Yerba Buena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.44
The Fairways1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.60
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$2.87
The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ OnlyBuilding A1BR,1BA$2.66
Foxdale1x11BR,1BA$3.64
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.18
Valley West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.04
Westwood Properties55 S 6thStudio ,1BA$3.79

Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood

Going to college in San Jose? Our local expert gives you the inside scoop on the best neighborhoods to live near Near SJSU, SCU, SJCC, and EVC

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Yerba Buena Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Yerba Buena?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Yerba Buena is under $1,895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Yerba Buena?

The cheapest apartment in Yerba Buena is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Yerba Buena costs $3,325.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Yerba Buena?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 23 regular apartments in Yerba Buena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Yerba Buena?

Cheap apartments in Yerba Buena have an average cost of $925 which is $2,400 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Yerba Buena.

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