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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bascom Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (26 Rentals)
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Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing
237 Race StSan Jose, CA 95126
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875 Northrup St
875 Northrup StSan Jose, CA 95126
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from $1,655Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
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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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 | $2,801 | $1,234 | $7,789 |
| Bascom 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,277 | $1,728 | $6,525 |
| Bascom 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,369 | $2,275 | $10,000+ |
| Bascom 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,327 | $3,150 | $9,935 |
| Bascom 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,032 | $6,482 | $7,582 |
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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 Page Street Studios priced from $1,234. Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,728. Here are the most affordable Bascom apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,234 |
| Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,728 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Rosa Crest Studio | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| The Grove | Ruby- 475 sq ft | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
| Mark II Apartments | 1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
| 1235 Leigh Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| The Terrace Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Northlake Ambassador Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bascom, CA
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bascom area is the $2.69 price per square foot 334 Santana Row Model at 334 Santana Row, Unit #300M in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Bascom apartment is the Mollino Model at Domicilio starting at $3,685 with a $2.94 price per square foot in the South San Jose 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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| 334 Santana Row, Unit #300M | 334 Santana Row | 2BR,2BA | $2.69 |
| Domicilio | Mollino | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
| 480 California St, Unit 1 | 480 California St | 2BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Central Park Apartments | Broadway-Remodel | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| Avalon Morrison Park | A1T | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.26 |
| Creekside Apartments | Plan D | 2BR,2BA | $3.21 |
| 144 Roxbury St, Unit 4 | 144 Roxbury St | 2BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| West Park Apartments | The Southern | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
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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 $2,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bascom?
The cheapest apartment in Bascom is Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing which is listed at $1,728, while the average apartment in Bascom costs $7,032.
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 27 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 $241 which is $6,791 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bascom.
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