Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bassett Park Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $400 (64 Rentals)
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Reside 517 LLC

The "Wave"

922 Eureka St

Westbay Club Apartments

229 S 8th St
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533.5 Seymour Ave

609 S Pennsylvania Ave

Cherry Hill

306 E Hillsdale St

219 W Oakland Ave, Unit 219.5

1429 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Up

917 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit Upper

Ferris Park Towers

515 S Hosmer St
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811 Larned St

526 W Hillsdale St

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Temple Lofts

REO Town Apartments

507 N Sycamore St, Unit 1st Floor
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424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down

835 S Washington Ave

1425 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Down

416 W Saginaw St, Unit 1st Floor

322 E Hillsdale St

820 N Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1
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Bassett Park, Lansing, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bassett Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Park Studio Apartments | $1,023 | $795 | $1,296 |
| Bassett Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,175 | $451 | $2,195 |
| Bassett Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,382 | $475 | $4,250 |
| Bassett Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,053 | $1,250 | $3,250 |
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There are currently 64 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bassett Park Neighborhood of Lansing, MI.
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Cheapest Available Bassett Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bassett Park area of Lansing, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Abigail Senior priced from $475. 927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Bassett Park apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail Senior | The Gertrude 30% | 2BR,1BA | $475 |
| 927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12 | A * 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Reside 517 LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| The "Wave" | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Capitol Park | The One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $807 |
| Cherry Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bassett Park, MI
As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bassett Park area is the $0.82 price per square foot 609 Bluff St Model at 609 Bluff St in the in the North Lansing neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Bassett Park apartment is the 220 W Oakland Ave Model at 220 W Oakland Ave starting at $1,250 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the North Lansing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bassett Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 609 Bluff St | 609 Bluff St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| 220 W Oakland Ave | 220 W Oakland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down | 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| 422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower | 422 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| 424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down | 424 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| 426 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 Down | 426 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| 1425 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Down | 1425 Knollwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| 507 N Sycamore St, Unit 1st Floor | 507 N Sycamore St | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Capitol Park | The One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Abigail Senior | The Phebe 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Michigan including Bassett Park, Lansing, and the greater Lansing area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bassett Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bassett Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bassett Park is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bassett Park?
The cheapest apartment in Bassett Park is 927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12 which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Bassett Park costs $1,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bassett Park?
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 17 regular apartments in Bassett Park 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 Bassett Park?
Cheap apartments in Bassett Park have an average cost of $258 which is $1,142 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bassett Park.
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