
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bassett Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (178 Rentals)
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New Langdon

106 S Hancock St

632 Howard Place

Gargano Properties

Metropolitan Apartments

519 State St

509 N Lake St

454 W Dayton St

Cardinal Apartments
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421 W Gilman St

Capital Park Apartments

Tuscan Place

The Shield

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City Row

Jenifer Place

Williamson Place
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518 W Main St

Quisling Terrace

406 W Mifflin St

Theory Madison

8Twenty Park

402 W Wilson Street

Parkview Apartments

451 W Mifflin St, Unit 3

450 W Washington Ave, Unit 3
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22 N Hancock St

427-431 W Doty

Morgan House

College Station

414 State St

Waterfront

Capitol Centre Court Apartments

129 E Gorham St, Unit 3

Butler Plaza

202-204 N Pinckney St
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514 E Johnson St, Unit 2

121 N Hancock St, Unit 5

22 Dayton

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NoVo

528 State St, Unit 1

Veritas Village

Washington Court Apartments

The Depot Apartments

301 N Pinckney St
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Bassett, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bassett?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Studio Apartments | $1,657 | $850 | $3,030 |
| Bassett 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,088 | $1,020 | $4,290 |
| Bassett 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,644 | $855 | $4,845 |
| Bassett 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,746 | $675 | $6,450 |
| Bassett 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,446 | $675 | $6,700 |
| Bassett 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,307 | $1,199 | $8,150 |
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Cheapest Available Bassett Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bassett area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at 106 S Hancock St priced from $890. 632 Howard Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Bassett apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 S Hancock St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $890 |
| 632 Howard Place | 632 Howard Place - 304 | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Gargano Properties | one | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 421 W Gilman St | 421 Gilman 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Capital Park Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| The Shield | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,011 |
| 509 N Lake St | One-Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,060 |
| Varsity Campus Apartments | 4-Bedroom, 2-Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1,065 |
| City Row | A4 (50LMI Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bassett, WI
As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bassett area is the $1.25 price per square foot 17 N Bassett St Model at 17 N Bassett St, Unit 2 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $2,360. The second greatest value Bassett apartment is the 110 S Blair St Model at 110 S Blair St, Unit 2 starting at $1,600 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the The Isthmus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bassett apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 N Bassett St, Unit 2 | 17 N Bassett St | 4BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| 110 S Blair St, Unit 2 | 110 S Blair St | 3BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Pres House Apartments | Bedroom (Shared) | 4BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| 22 N Hancock St | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Gargano Properties | one | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| 229 Lakelawn *Student Housing* | 4 Bedroom 26-27 School Year / Room | 4BR,3BA | $1.18 |
| 450 W Washington Ave, Unit 3 | 450 W Washington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Collegiate Campus Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Lake Views (7th/8th Floor) | 3BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| 451 W Mifflin St, Unit 3 | 451 W Mifflin St | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Varsity Campus Apartments | 4-Bedroom, 2-Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bassett Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bassett?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bassett is under $1,070.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bassett?
The cheapest apartment in Bassett is Gargano Properties which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Bassett costs $9,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bassett?
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 177 regular apartments in Bassett 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?
Cheap apartments in Bassett have an average cost of $1,013 which is $8,487 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bassett.
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