
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Little Portugal South Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (33 Rentals)
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments

Virginia Street Studios

Vintage Tower

232 N 8th St

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

12 S Almaden Ave

The Ruckers Mansion

Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community
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 |
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Little Portugal South Studio Apartments | $3,063 | $1,595 | $5,580 |
Little Portugal South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,798 | $945 | $9,174 |
Little Portugal South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,539 | $990 | $10,000+ |
Little Portugal South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,186 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
Little Portugal South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $1,050 | $5,693 |
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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 $990. Virginia Street Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Little Portugal South apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Spring 2025 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $990 |
Virginia Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,033 |
The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1st floor | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Portugal South, CA
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Little Portugal South area is the $2.62 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Villa de Guadalupe in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,622. The second greatest value Little Portugal South apartment is the 121 Poas Cir Model at 121 Poas Cir starting at $2,800 with a $2.80 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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Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
121 Poas Cir | 121 Poas Cir | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.80 |
360 Residences | Plan A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.32 |
1577 Thornbriar Dr | 1577 Thornbriar Dr | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
323 E Saint James St, Unit A | 323 E Saint James St | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1st floor | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
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
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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 $2,150.
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 $3,816.
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 4,962 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 $734 which is $3,082 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Little Portugal South.
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