Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Yerba Buena Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (27 Rentals)
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Village at Willow Glen

420 S Third St

Westwood Properties

Almaden 1930

440 S 10th St

Lion Villas

The Ruckers Mansion
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Yerba Buena, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Yerba Buena?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Yerba Buena Studio Apartments | $2,963 | $1,745 | $4,698 |
Yerba Buena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,352 | $1,200 | $7,001 |
Yerba Buena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,921 | $2,170 | $10,000+ |
Yerba Buena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,403 | $3,021 | $3,795 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Yerba Buena Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 Village at Willow Glen priced from $1,460. Virginia Street Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,708. Here are the most affordable Yerba Buena apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
Virginia Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,708 |
Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Almaden 1930 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,152 |
Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2,590 |
The Taft | A1 | Studio,1BA | $2,597 |
Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,635 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Yerba Buena, CA
As of May 28, 2025 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Latitude 37 | 2x2F-1065-p1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.29 |
Foxdale | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Almaden Terrace Apartment Homes | D-3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.52 |
Foundry Commons | C2.1 (2x2) | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
Avana San Jose | 2BD/1BA Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $3.54 |
862 Jeanne Ave, Unit 2 | 862 Jeanne Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleYerba Buena, San Jose, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Yerba Buena Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
38 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,635.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Yerba Buena?
The cheapest apartment in Yerba Buena is Village at Willow Glen which is listed at $1,460, while the average apartment in Yerba Buena costs $3,566.
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 5 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 $295 which is $3,271 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Yerba Buena.
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