Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Little Portugal South Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (36 Rentals)

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Willow Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Pointe

1010 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Pollard Plaza Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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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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650 S 8th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
Studio Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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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 1 Bedroom Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

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

Delano Apartments

272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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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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Reed Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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McKee Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McKee Apartments

1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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Metro Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Station

439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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670-686 S. 8th
1 Bedroom Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

670-686 S 8th 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 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $990. Vintage Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,721. Here are the most affordable Little Portugal South apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2B Shared Attached - Spring 2025 (SJSU)2BR,2BA$990
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$1,721
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
The Ruckers MansionAPT#1Studio,1BA$1,900
The Colonnade ApartmentsMedium StudioStudio,1BA$1,979
Westwood Properties55 S 6th St.1BR,1BA$2,275
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$2,330
101 San FernandoPlan AA3 - StudioStudio,1BA$2,349

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Portugal South, CA

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Little Portugal South area is the $3.11 price per square foot Regent Model at The Esplanade in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,649. The second greatest value Little Portugal South apartment is the C2.1 (2x2) Model at Foundry Commons starting at $3,507 with a $3.47 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.
The EsplanadeRegent3BR,3BA$3.11
Foundry CommonsC2.1 (2x2)2BR,2BA$3.47
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Aviara2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.51
Westwood Properties55 S 6th St.1BR,1BA$2.84
Sparta505 - Student HousingPlan F2BR,2BA$2.79
151 S 13th St.Two Bedroom, One bathroom2BR,1BA$3.53
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$2.86
232 N 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.50

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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!

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Little Portugal South Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Little Portugal South?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Little Portugal South is at The Ruckers Mansion listed at $1,900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Little Portugal South Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Little Portugal South Apartment is $1,721 at Vintage Tower.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Little Portugal South Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Little Portugal South is starting from $990 at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments.

What is the most affordable Little Portugal South Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Little Portugal South Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments and starts from $1,040.

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