
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Little Portugal South Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $921 (54 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Little Portugal South area of San Jose.


67 S 8th St

687 Locust St

468 S 6th St

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+

68 Pala Ave

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283 McCreery Ave, Unit Studio

Hawthorn Senior Apartments

232 N 8th St

241 Pamela Ave, Unit 4
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650 S 8th St

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Bella Castello

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Metro Gardens

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515 E WiLL

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603 S 1st St

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39-0008

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Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community

79 N 10th St

McKee Apartments

742 S. 9th St. Apartments

Shiraz Senior Apartments

Jackson Place Apartments

Metro Station

Ashworth Apartments

The Ruckers Mansion

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Little Portugal South, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Little Portugal South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Portugal South Studio Apartments | $2,888 | $1,400 | $3,591 |
| Little Portugal South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,371 | $1,699 | $8,738 |
| Little Portugal South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,286 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| Little Portugal South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,138 | $1,610 | $6,095 |
| Little Portugal South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,115 | $1,060 | $4,690 |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Little Portugal South Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Little Portugal South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Little Portugal South area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $995. The Franciscan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Little Portugal South apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| The Franciscan | Room 14 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| 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 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
| Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,090 |
| Vela Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Portugal South, CA
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Little Portugal South area is the $3.38 price per square foot Picasso Model at Market Gateway Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Little Portugal South apartment is the 2-Bedroom Model at Aviara starting at $3,320 with a $3.64 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Little Portugal South apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Gateway Apartments | Picasso | 2BR,2BA | $3.38 |
| Aviara | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.64 |
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2D Private Attached - Fall 2026 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Foxdale | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Little Portugal South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Little Portugal South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Little Portugal South is under $2,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Little Portugal South?
The cheapest apartment in Little Portugal South is 515 E WiLL which is listed at $1,680, while the average apartment in Little Portugal South costs $3,483.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Little Portugal South?
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 19 regular apartments in Little Portugal South 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 South?
Cheap apartments in Little Portugal South have an average cost of $800 which is $2,683 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Little Portugal South.
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