Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bascom Forest Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (13 Rentals)

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Miranda Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Miranda Village

2094 Forest AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Bascom Forest, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bascom Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bascom Forest area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments priced from $1,004. eaves West Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,975. Here are the most affordable Bascom Forest apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,004
eaves West Valley405Studio,1BA$1,975
The GroveBungalowStudio,1BA$2,050
Northlake Ambassador Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,195
Ranchero PalmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bascom Forest, CA

As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bascom Forest area is the $2.67 price per square foot The Capri BMR Model at Villa Torino in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,071. The second greatest value Bascom Forest apartment is the Fifth Ave-Remodel Model at Central Park Apartments starting at $3,700 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bascom Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa TorinoThe Capri BMR2BR,2BA$2.67
Central Park ApartmentsFifth Ave-Remodel3BR,2BA$3.30
Avalon Morrison ParkB1T2BR,2.5BA$3.40
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.19
Shelter Creek2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.49
Summerwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.51
Village of TaxcoJr. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.44
Paloma VistaMar1BR,1BA$3.46
Ranchero PalmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.14
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bascom Forest, San Jose, CA

Ranked #40

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Bascom Forest Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bascom Forest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bascom Forest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bascom Forest is under $2,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bascom Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Bascom Forest is 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments which is listed at $1,071, while the average apartment in Bascom Forest costs $6,574.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bascom Forest?

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 26 regular apartments in Bascom Forest 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 Bascom Forest?

Cheap apartments in Bascom Forest have an average cost of $262 which is $6,312 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bascom Forest.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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