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3040 Magliocco Dr
3040 Magliocco DrSan Jose, CA 95128
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bascom Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (43 Rentals)
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875 Northrup St
875 Northrup StSan Jose, CA 95126
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3517 Alden Way
3517 Alden WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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Glen Eyrie Apartments
75 Glen Eyrie AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Sycamore Park
398 Boynton AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Rosa Crest Studio
394 Boynton AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Regency & Lexington
1315 Eden AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Miranda Village
2094 Forest AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Trestles Apartments
1566 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Page Street Studios
333 Page StSan Jose, CA 95126
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912 - 914 Delbert Way
912-914 Delbert WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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The Dudley Apartments
355 Santana RowSan Jose, CA 95128
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Lenzen Square - WAITLIST IS CLOSED
790 Lenzen AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Turnleaf Apartments
3201 Loma Verde DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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1137 Roewill Dr
1137 Roewill DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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Ranchero Apartments
1054-1060 Ranchero WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing
237 Race StSan Jose, CA 95126
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The Brooks House
655 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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162-164 Topeka Ave
162-164 Topeka AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Capri Apartments
1921 The AlamedaSan Jose, CA 95126
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1055 Vermont
1055 Vermont StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Woodland apartments
1646 Davis StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Arcadia Apartments
1011 Leigh AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Marlboro Manor Apartments
2065 Marlboro CtSan Jose, CA 95128
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Koi Creek
1150 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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The Monterey Apartments
3510 Moorpark AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Town House
1220 N Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Sandalwood Apartments
1371 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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43 Lester Ave
43 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Bundy Ave
401 Bundy AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Driftwood Apartments
1390 Castlemont AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments
80 Saratoga AveSanta Clara, CA 95051
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Valley Village Retirement Community
390 N Winchester BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Agrihood Senior Community (Ages 55+)
76 N Winchester BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
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1045-1055 Lewis St
1045-1055 Lewis StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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2392 Sutter Ave
2392 Sutter AveSanta Clara, CA 95050
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155 Monroe St
155 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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515 Saratoga Ave
515 Saratoga AveSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Paula Court Apartments
431 Paula CtSanta Clara, CA 95050
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El Camino
2585 El Camino RealSanta Clara, CA 95051
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The Palms
1457-1475 Santa Clara StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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1882 Amelia Way
1882 Amelia WaySanta Clara, CA 95050
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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 | $2,848 | $1,004 | $3,825 |
| Bascom 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,402 | $1,071 | $8,249 |
| Bascom 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,297 | $1,276 | $10,000+ |
| Bascom 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,402 | $1,464 | $9,403 |
| Bascom 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,349 | $4,899 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Bascom Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bascom area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments priced from $1,004. 1055 Vermont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Bascom apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,004 |
| 1055 Vermont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 784 Nevin Way | 784 Nevin | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Rosa Crest Studio | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Cinnabar Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,045 |
| Lincoln Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
| 1360 Jefferson Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,170 |
| Northlake Ambassador Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bascom, CA
As of March 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bascom area is the $3.21 price per square foot B01 Model at Vespaio in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,646. The second greatest value Bascom apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Monterey Apartments starting at $2,665 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Lynhaven neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bascom apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Vespaio | B01 | 2BR,2BA | $3.21 |
| The Monterey Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| Boynton Brooks | End UNIT | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| 545 Northlake Dr, Unit 4 | 545 Northlake Dr | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+ | Sequoia | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 1123 Starbird Cir, Unit 3 | 1123 Starbird Cir | 2BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| 784 Nevin Way | 784 Nevin | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| West Park Apartments | The Southern | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| 1800 Civic Center | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.38 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
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 $2,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bascom?
The cheapest apartment in Bascom is 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments which is listed at $1,071, while the average apartment in Bascom costs $6,400.
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 33 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 $278 which is $6,122 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bascom.
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