Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Little Portugal South Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (29 Rentals)

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property at 737 S 11th St

$1,100 - $1,195

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737 S 11th St

San JoseCA95112

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Willow Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Pointe

1010 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Miraido Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miraido Village

520-566 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jeanne D ARC Manor

85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Pollard Plaza Apartment
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Brookwood Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookwood Terrace

1346 E San Antonio StSan Jose, CA 95116
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650 S 8th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Bella Castello
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Castello

570 Keyes StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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39-0008
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

39-0008

74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
Senior Living
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515 E WiLL
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

515 E WiLL

515 E William StSan Jose, CA 95112

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603 S 1st St
Studio Apartments

603 S 1st St

603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Clayburn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayburn Apartments

67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Alum Rock Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Delano Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Metro Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Rose Garden Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rose Garden Apartments

3071 Rose AveSan Jose, CA 95127
Senior Living
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Reed Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Little Portugal South, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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 1 Bed unit found at 164 S 10th St priced from $1,240. The Franciscan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Little Portugal South apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
164 S 10th St164 S 10th St1BR,1BA$1,240
The FranciscanRoom 8Studio,1BA$1,450
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$1,680
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$1,895
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,216
The Colonnade ApartmentsMedium StudioStudio,1BA$2,239

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Portugal South, CA

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Little Portugal South area is the $2.25 price per square foot 455 Washington St Model at 455 Washington St, Unit A in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,599. The second greatest value Little Portugal South apartment is the Regent Model at The Esplanade starting at $4,439 with a $2.97 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
455 Washington St, Unit A455 Washington St3BR,1.5BA$2.25
The EsplanadeRegent3BR,3BA$2.97
Palm Court Apartments3X13BR,1BA$2.73
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
428 S 11th St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.88
Westwood Properties55 S 6th1BR,1BA$3.13
182 N 11th St182 N 11th St1BR,1BA$2.49
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
39-00080BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.00

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Central San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $2,239.

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 $4,105.

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 29 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 $1,255 which is $2,850 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Little Portugal South.

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