
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Little Portugal North Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Little Portugal North area of San Jose.


Vela Apartments

694 S Second St

The Kelsey Ayer Station

232 N 8th St

249 Pamela Ave

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

520-522 Madera Ave

511-523 E Reed St
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The Colonnade Apartments

625 S 11th St

Parkside Terrace

219 E St John St

Miraido Village

Gadberry Courts Apartments

Jeanne D ARC Manor

Pollard Plaza Apartment

Brookwood Terrace
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650 S 8th St

Bella Castello

Monte Vista Senior Affordable Apartments

Metro Gardens

Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community

Arbor Terraces

515 E WiLL

Clayburn Apartments
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603 S 1st St

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Alum Rock Apartments

Fourth St. Apartments

Metro Gardens

E Empire - Owner Notify - Rent Control-DT

Rose Garden Apartments

Reed Apartments

McKee Apartments
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First Street Manor

39-0008

742 S. 9th St. Apartments

Shiraz Senior Apartments

Tao Apartments

The Ruckers Mansion

Jackson Place Apartments

Ashworth Apartments

Metro Station
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Fourth Street Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

Villa Fairlane
Little Portugal North, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Little Portugal North?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Portugal North Studio Apartments | $2,626 | $1,437 | $3,695 |
| Little Portugal North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,070 | $1,240 | $7,170 |
| Little Portugal North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,931 | $2,495 | $8,371 |
| Little Portugal North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,224 | $2,807 | $5,840 |
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Cheapest Available Little Portugal North Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Little Portugal North area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 164 S 10th St priced from $1,240. Vela Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,437. Here are the most affordable Little Portugal North apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,437 |
| The Franciscan | Room 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,706 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath Corner | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 625 S 11th St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Portugal North, CA
As of March 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Little Portugal North area is the $3.13 price per square foot Plan 2A Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,887. The second greatest value Little Portugal North apartment is the 3X1 Model at Palm Court Apartments starting at $3,199 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Little Portugal North apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Residences | Plan 2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.13 |
| Palm Court Apartments | 3X1 | 3BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 1601 E San Fernando St, Unit 1601 | 1601 E San Fernando St | 3BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| Marquis | Plan 2C | 2BR,2BA | $3.22 |
| Museum Park | Manhattan Loft | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Villa Torino | The Roma BMR | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1 st Floor 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Little Portugal North Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Little Portugal North?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Little Portugal North is under $1,980.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Little Portugal North?
The cheapest apartment in Little Portugal North is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Little Portugal North costs $4,159.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Little Portugal North?
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 41 regular apartments in Little Portugal North 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 Little Portugal North?
Cheap apartments in Little Portugal North have an average cost of $959 which is $3,200 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Little Portugal North.
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