499 S 5th St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Little Portugal South Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (43 Rentals)
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Vela Apartments
2358 Aum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
611 S 8th St
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Vintage Tower
235 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
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232 N 8th St
232 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments
399 East CtSan Jose, CA 95116
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Westwood Properties
55-75 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
440 S 10th St
San JoseCA95112
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Parkside Terrace
463 Wooster AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community
1777 Newbury Park DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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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 | $3,410 | $1,566 | $5,864 |
| Little Portugal South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,463 | $1,200 | $6,905 |
| Little Portugal South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,471 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Little Portugal South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,850 | $2,211 | $10,000+ |
| Little Portugal South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $4,500 | $5,300 |
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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 Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,566. Clayburn Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Little Portugal South apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
| Clayburn Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| 39-0008 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Villa Fairlane | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Peppertree Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,366 |
| 151 S 13th St. | Two Bedroom, One bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Portugal South, CA
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Little Portugal South area is the $2.83 price per square foot Plan Penthouse G1 Model at 360 Residences in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $8,027. The second greatest value Little Portugal South apartment is the 133 E Reed St Model at 133 E Reed St, Unit 133 starting at $5,300 with a $3.12 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. |
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| 360 Residences | Plan Penthouse G1 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.83 |
| 133 E Reed St, Unit 133 | 133 E Reed St | 4BR,2BA | $3.12 |
| Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Metropolitan Court Apartments | 5th floor | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| 1298 Shortridge Ave, Unit B | 1298 Shortridge Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 20 S 2nd St, Unit 434 | 20 S 2nd St | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| 862 Jeanne Ave, Unit 2 | 862 Jeanne Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
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Getting Around the Little Portugal South Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
54 / 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 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 $2,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Little Portugal South?
The cheapest apartment in Little Portugal South is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in Little Portugal South costs $5,410.
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 2 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 $241 which is $5,169 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Little Portugal South.
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