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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bascom Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (91 Rentals)
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52 Cleveland Ave, Unit 2
52 Cleveland AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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875 Northrup St
875 Northrup StSan Jose, CA 95126
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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
1012 Pacific Ave, Unit 1012 Pacific Avenue, Unit 1012 Pacific Avenue
1012 Pacific Ave
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Cinnabar Commons
875 Cinnabar StSan Jose, CA 95126
1100 Ranchero Way
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Viva Apartments
1118-1130 Starbird CirSan Jose, CA 95117
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Boynton Greens Apartments
458 Boynton AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+
814 Saint Elizabeth DrSan Jose, CA 95126
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3730 Underwood Dr, Unit 2, Unit 2
3730 Underwood DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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Willow Park Apartments
1459 Curci DrSan Jose, CA 95126
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Northlake Ambassador Apartments
380 Northlake DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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574 W Hedding St, Unit 2, Unit 2
574 W Hedding StSan Jose, CA 95110
24 Brooklyn Ave
San JoseCA95128
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2991 Neet Ave, Unit 2
2991 Neet AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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2991 Neet Ave, Unit 2
2991 Neet AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Bascom Holiday Apartments
1260 N Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Tuscany Square
836 Saint Elizabeth DrSan Jose, CA 95126
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Creekside Apartments
1800 Stokes StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Portofino Apartments
3900 Moorpark 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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1055 Vermont
1055 Vermont StSan Jose, CA 95126
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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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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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401 Bundy Ave
401 Bundy AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Driftwood Apartments
1390 Castlemont AveSan Jose, CA 95128
218-220 S Morrison Ave
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373 Richmond Ave
San JoseCA95128
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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 |
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| Bascom Studio Apartments | $2,847 | $1,004 | $3,697 |
| Bascom 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,463 | $1,071 | $9,081 |
| Bascom 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,397 | $1,276 | $10,000+ |
| Bascom 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,241 | $1,464 | $9,405 |
| Bascom 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,943 | $4,291 | $5,399 |
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There are currently 91 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bascom Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 $1,695. 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 | $1,695 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Arcadia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Rosa Crest Studio | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Westwood Ambassador | 1-bdrm unit 22 | 1BR,1BA | $1,941 |
| Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Cinnabar Commons | 1 Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
| Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+ | Sequoia | 2BR,1BA | $2,205 |
| 1235 Leigh Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bascom, CA
As of May 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bascom area is the $3.20 price per square foot 333 Santana Row Model at 333 Santana Row, Unit #208 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Bascom apartment is the 2BD, 2BTH A Model at Villas Willow Glen starting at $3,320 with a $3.22 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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| 333 Santana Row, Unit #208 | 333 Santana Row | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.20 |
| Villas Willow Glen | 2BD, 2BTH A | 2BR,2BA | $3.22 |
| Moorpark Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse W/D Patio and Balcony | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.30 |
| Creekside Apartments | Plan D | 2BR,2BA | $3.26 |
| Normandy Park | 1x1rw | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+ | Sequoia | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 1123 Starbird Cir, Unit 3 | 1123 Starbird Cir | 2BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| 3730 Underwood Dr, Unit 2 | 3730 Underwood Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Arcadia Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
| 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.38 |
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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 $2,250.
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 $17,565.
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 $278 which is $17,287 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bascom.
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