Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buena Vista Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Buena Vista area of San Jose.

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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 |
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Buena Vista Studio Apartments | $2,982 | $1,234 | $4,256 |
Buena Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,800 | $2,300 | $7,057 |
Buena Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,839 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
Buena Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,381 | $3,600 | $6,470 |
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There are currently 9 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 Page Street Studios priced from $1,234. The Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Buena Vista apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,234 |
The Grove | Ruby- 475 sq ft | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
Silver | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $2,249 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buena Vista, CA
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buena Vista area is the $3.02 price per square foot 3x2F-1194-p1 Model at Latitude 37 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Buena Vista apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Misora starting at $3,641 with a $3.95 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. |
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Latitude 37 | 3x2F-1194-p1 | 3BR,2BA | $3.02 |
Misora | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
Elements | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
Mosaic Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
Meridian at Midtown | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
Cedar Glen | Pine Cone | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.06 |
Silver | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $4.30 |
The Grove | Ruby- 475 sq ft | Studio ,1BA | $4.32 |
Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
Getting Around the Buena Vista Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 Buena Vista Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Buena Vista?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Buena Vista is under $2,828.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Buena Vista?
The cheapest apartment in Buena Vista is The Grove which is listed at $2,400, while the average apartment in Buena Vista costs $5,875.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Buena Vista?
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 10 regular apartments in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista?
Cheap apartments in Buena Vista have an average cost of $321 which is $5,554 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buena Vista.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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