Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bascom Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (44 Rentals)

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Miranda Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Miranda Village

2094 Forest AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Trestles Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trestles Apartments

1566 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Page Street Studios
Studio Apartments

Page Street Studios

333 Page StSan Jose, CA 95126
Corporate Housing
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912 - 914 Delbert Way
Studio Apartments

912 - 914 Delbert Way

912-914 Delbert WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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Turnleaf Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Turnleaf Apartments

3201 Loma Verde DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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1137 Roewill Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1137 Roewill Dr

1137 Roewill DrSan Jose, CA 95117

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Ranchero Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ranchero Apartments

1054-1060 Ranchero WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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The Brooks House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brooks House

655 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128
Senior Living
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162-164 Topeka Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

162-164 Topeka Ave

162-164 Topeka AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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1055 Vermont
Studio Apartments

1055 Vermont

1055 Vermont StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Capri Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capri Apartments

1921 The AlamedaSan Jose, CA 95126
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875 Northrup St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

875 Northrup St

875 Northrup StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Woodland apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland apartments

1646 Davis StSan Jose, CA 95126
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2080 Fruitdale Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2080 Fruitdale Ave

2080 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Koi Creek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Koi Creek

1150 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Sandalwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandalwood Apartments

1371 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Town House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Town House

1220 N Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Driftwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Driftwood Apartments

1390 Castlemont AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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1045-1055 Lewis St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1045-1055 Lewis St

1045-1055 Lewis StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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2392 Sutter Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2392 Sutter Ave

2392 Sutter AveSanta Clara, CA 95050
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155 Monroe St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

155 Monroe St

155 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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515 Saratoga Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

515 Saratoga Ave

515 Saratoga AveSanta Clara, CA 95050

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El Camino
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Camino

2585 El Camino RealSanta Clara, CA 95051
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The Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms

1457-1475 Santa Clara StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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1882 Amelia Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

1882 Amelia Way

1882 Amelia WaySanta Clara, CA 95050
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Bascom, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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. Rosa Crest Studio has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Bascom apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,004
Rosa Crest StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Glen Eyrie ApartmentsGlen Eyrie StudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Sycamore ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Sandalwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
2080 Fruitdale AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Regency & LexingtonRegency - a501BR,1BA$1,923
Moorpark Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,945
43 Lester Ave1-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,975
Bascom Holiday ApartmentsS/1 USStudio,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bascom, CA

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bascom area is the $2.31 price per square foot Villa Granada Model at La Terraza in the in the Northlake neighborhood starting from $3,699. The second greatest value Bascom apartment is the 3685 Cape Cod Ct Model at 3685 Cape Cod Ct, Unit 01 starting at $3,600 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the West San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bascom apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
La TerrazaVilla Granada2BR,2BA$2.31
3685 Cape Cod Ct, Unit 013685 Cape Cod Ct3BR,2BA$3.00
West Park ApartmentsThe Western3BR,2BA$3.05
Boynton BrooksDown stairs unit2BR,2BA$2.77
Le ParcNice2BR,1BA$3.19
480 California St, Unit 4480 California St2BR,1BA$3.08
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.22
Central Park ApartmentsStandard Manhattan2BR,2BA$3.16
1123 Starbird Cir, Unit 31123 Starbird Cir2BR,1BA$3.24
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bascom, San Jose, CA

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,995.

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 $6,657.

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 39 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 $290 which is $6,367 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bascom.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’ve spent much time in San Jose, you’ve likely heard it referred to as “the capital of Silicon Valley” a time or two, and with good reason. San Jose has it all when it comes to the modern California lifestyle and then some.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!