
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Yerba Buena Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $503 (36 Rentals)
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468 S 6th St

The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only

ADU

Hawthorn Senior Apartments

1060 S Third St

The Fairways

Almaden

Westwood Properties
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611 S 8th St

Pollard Plaza Apartment

Brookwood Terrace

650 S 8th St

215 Oak St

Bella Castello
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515 E WiLL

603 S 1st St

Tamien Station

150 Graham Avenue Apartments

39-0008

Fourth St. Apartments

Orvieto Family A
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Reed Apartments

79 N 10th St

742 S. 9th St. Apartments

Corde Terra Senior

Shiraz Senior Apartments

The Ruckers Mansion

Metro Station

Ashworth Apartments
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yerba Buena Studio Apartments | $2,348 | $1,400 | $3,022 |
| Yerba Buena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,791 | $1,594 | $6,750 |
| Yerba Buena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,231 | $2,158 | $8,500 |
| Yerba Buena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,169 | $2,380 | $3,595 |
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There are currently 36 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 Studio unit found at The Franciscan priced from $1,400. The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,594. Here are the most affordable Yerba Buena apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Franciscan | Room 14 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hawthorn Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,709 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,809 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Lion Villas | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Almaden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,289 |
| Casa Real Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Foxdale | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,423 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Yerba Buena, CA
As of August 25, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Almaden Terrace | 3 BR, 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $3.52 |
| Foxdale | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Casa Real Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio ,1BA | $3.79 |
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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 $2,423.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Yerba Buena?
The cheapest apartment in Yerba Buena is The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only which is listed at $1,594, while the average apartment in Yerba Buena costs $2,800.
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 21 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 $626 which is $2,174 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Yerba Buena.
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