Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bassett Park Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $500 (65 Rentals)

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Bardaville Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bardaville Apartments

3345 Bardaville DrLansing, MI 48906
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916 W Ottawa St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

916 W Ottawa St

916 W Ottawa StLansing, MI 48915
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Riverfront Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverfront Towers

601 N Cedar StLansing, MI 48912
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Capital Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capital Manor

515-524 S Chestnut StLansing, MI 48933
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Bardaville Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bardaville Apartments

3325 Bardaville DrLansing, MI 48906
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Midtown Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Apartments

224 W Kalamazoo StLansing, MI 48933
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Walnut Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Flatz

826 N Walnut StLansing, MI 48906
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319 E Hillsdale
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

319 E Hillsdale

319 E Hillsdale StLansing, MI 48933
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Chestnut Flatz
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Flatz

1216 N Chestnut StLansing, MI 48906
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532 Townsend St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

532 Townsend St

532 Townsend StLansing, MI 48933
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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Circle West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Circle West

3224-3336 Joni's CirLansing, MI 48906
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Ferris Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ferris Park Apartments

419 W Shiawassee StLansing, MI 48933
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Lansing Park Terrace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lansing Park Terrace

3435 W Saint Joseph StLansing, MI 48917
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Tamara Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tamara Apartments

335 E Saint Joseph StLansing, MI 48933
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Bassett Park, Lansing, MI Local Guide

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 $479. Reside 517 LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Bassett Park apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Abigail SeniorThe Gertrude 30%2BR,1BA$479
Reside 517 LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Windemere Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$734
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$750
Shiawassee ApartmentsShiawassee Apartments - StudioStudio,1BA$750
Shiawassee Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$807

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bassett Park, MI

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bassett Park area is the $0.26 price per square foot 501 N Walnut St Model at 501 N Walnut St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Lansing neighborhood starting from $595. The second greatest value Bassett Park apartment is the 609 Bluff St Model at 609 Bluff St starting at $1,400 with a $0.82 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
501 N Walnut St, Unit 1501 N Walnut St1BR,1BA$0.26
609 Bluff St609 Bluff St3BR,1BA$0.82
433 N Seymour St3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.12
The "Wave"Two Bedroom Premium2BR,1BA$1.08
Abigail SeniorThe Gertrude 30%2BR,1BA$0.52
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.83
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$1.07
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.27

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Bassett Park, Lansing, MI

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $807.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bassett Park?

The cheapest apartment in Bassett Park is Reside 517 LLC which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Bassett Park costs $1,915.

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 10 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 $174 which is $1,741 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bassett Park.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.