
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Little Portugal South Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (63 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Little Portugal South area of San Jose.


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164 S 10th St

28 S 13th St, Unit 3

499 S 5th St

1 E Julian St

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

68 Pala Ave

Hawthorn Senior Apartments

232 N 8th St

249 Pamela Ave, Unit 4
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420 S Third St, Unit 23

The Fairways

Westwood Properties

Parkside Terrace

Metropolitan Court Apartments

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The Colonnade Apartments

1221-1221 Shortridge Ave

631 Jackson St

Vela Apartments

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Miraido Village

Gadberry Courts Apartments

Villa Hermosa

Jeanne D ARC Manor

Pollard Plaza Apartment

Brookwood Terrace

650 S 8th St

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515 E WiLL

603 S 1st St

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39-0008

Fourth St. Apartments

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79 N 10th St

McKee Apartments

742 S. 9th St. Apartments

Shiraz Senior Apartments

Ashworth Apartments

Metro Station

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 | $2,872 | $1,400 | $3,504 |
| Little Portugal South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,289 | $1,240 | $8,776 |
| Little Portugal South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,249 | $995 | $8,522 |
| Little Portugal South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,432 | $1,720 | $6,067 |
| Little Portugal South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $1,585 | $5,811 |
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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. 164 S 10th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. 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 |
| 164 S 10th St | 164 S 10th St | 1BR,4BA | $1,240 |
| The Franciscan | Room 14 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Hawthorn Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,709 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,809 |
| 79 N 10th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Portugal South, CA
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Little Portugal South area is the $3.44 price per square foot B07 Model at Modera San Pedro Square in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,055. The second greatest value Little Portugal South apartment is the Plan 1E Model at Mio starting at $3,797 with a $3.30 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modera San Pedro Square | B07 | 2BR,2BA | $3.44 |
| Mio | Plan 1E | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.30 |
| 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 |
| The Fairways | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 515 E WiLL | 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| 232 N 8th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath Corner | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.18 |
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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 $1,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Little Portugal South?
The cheapest apartment in Little Portugal South is 164 S 10th St which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Little Portugal South costs $4,819.
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 9 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 $418 which is $4,401 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Little Portugal South.
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