Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bascom Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (35 Rentals)
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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 | $2,876 | $1,234 | $7,127 |
Bascom 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,411 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
Bascom 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,376 | $2,275 | $10,000+ |
Bascom 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,289 | $3,352 | $10,000+ |
Bascom 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,414 | $5,864 | $6,964 |
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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. The Dudley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,627. 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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Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,234 |
The Dudley Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,627 |
Rosa Crest Studio | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
1235 Leigh Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
The Monterey Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,905 |
Bascom Holiday Apartments | 850 Calderon, MV | Studio,1BA | $1,960 |
The Grove | Ruby- 475 sq ft | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
Village of Taxco | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bascom, CA
As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bascom area is the $2.69 price per square foot 1430 Allegado Alley Model at 1430 Allegado Alley, Unit 1430 Allegado Alley San Jose CA 95128 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Bascom apartment is the 30 Buckingham Dr Model at 30 Buckingham Dr, Unit FL3-ID463 starting at $4,080 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the Raynor Park 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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1430 Allegado Alley, Unit 1430 Allegado Alley San Jose CA 95128 | 1430 Allegado Alley | 3BR,2BA | $2.69 |
30 Buckingham Dr, Unit FL3-ID463 | 30 Buckingham Dr | 3BR,2BA | $3.10 |
West Park Apartments | The Western | 3BR,2BA | $3.05 |
Livorno Square | Leoni | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
776 Deland Ave, SJ | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $3.04 |
Central Park Apartments | Broadway with washer and dryer | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
Creekside Apartments | Plan D | 2BR,2BA | $3.09 |
2147 Newhall St, Unit FL2-ID1672 | 2147 Newhall St | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
The Dudley Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
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 $2,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bascom?
The cheapest apartment in Bascom is The Dudley Apartments which is listed at $1,627, while the average apartment in Bascom costs $6,414.
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 16 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 $203 which is $6,211 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bascom.
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