Cheap Homes for Rent in Bascom Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (14 Rentals)

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property at 125 Laurel Grove Ln

$1,200

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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125 Laurel Grove Ln

San JoseCA95126
property at 1793 Hillebrant Plz

$1,750

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$1,750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1793 Hillebrant Plz, Unit #1, Unit #1

1793 Hillebrant Plz
Santa ClaraCA95050

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property at 24 Brooklyn Ave

$2,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24 Brooklyn Ave

San JoseCA95128

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,004
1055 VermontStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
875 Northrup St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Arcadia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Rosa Crest StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bascom, CA

As of May 08, 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 $3,195 with a $3.10 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
333 Santana Row, Unit #208333 Santana Row2BR,1.5BA$3.20
Villas Willow Glen2BD, 2BTH A2BR,2BA$3.10
Creekside ApartmentsPlan D2BR,2BA$3.26
Normandy Park1x1rw1BR,1BA$3.29
Boynton BrooksDown stairs unit1BR,1BA$2.86
Central Park ApartmentsManhattan-Remodeled with Washer/Dryer2BR,2BA$3.28
Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen - 55+Sequoia2BR,1BA$2.67
1123 Starbird Cir, Unit 31123 Starbird Cir2BR,1BA$3.24
Arcadia ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.57
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.38

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Bascom, San Jose, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bascom

What type of rentals are currently available in Bascom?

There are currently 1765 Apartments for Rent in Bascom, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,004 to $17,565. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bascom ranging from $1,200 to $7,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bascom?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bascom ranges from $1,200 to $7,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,534.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bascom?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bascom range from $1,464 to $9,427, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,530 to $6,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,291.

Expert Rental Resources

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