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Bascom, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bascom?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bascom Studio Apartments | $2,911 | $1,004 | $4,098 |
| Bascom 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,552 | $1,071 | $9,636 |
Bascom 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,378 | $1,276 | $7,821 |
| Bascom 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,281 | $1,464 | $9,171 |
| Bascom 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,931 | $6,381 | $7,481 |
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There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bascom Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bascom Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bascom?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bascom is under $2,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bascom?
The cheapest apartment in Bascom is 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments which is listed at $1,276, while the average apartment in Bascom costs $3,846.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bascom?
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 Bascom 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?
Cheap apartments in Bascom have an average cost of $458 which is $3,388 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bascom.
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