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Bassett, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bassett Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bassett area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Hellenbrand Apartments priced from $705. Metropolitan Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Bassett apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hellenbrand ApartmentsStudio--111 S BassettStudio,1BA$705
Metropolitan Apartments403Studio,1BA$800
632 Howard Place632 Howard Place - 304Studio,1BA$895
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$900
421 W Gilman St421 Gilman 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
106 S Hancock StStudioStudio,1BA$990
Capital Park ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$999
Courtyard Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,060

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bassett, WI

As of September 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bassett area is the $0.77 price per square foot 6 Bedroom Model at 229 Lakelawn *Student Housing* in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Bassett apartment is the Bedroom (Shared) Model at Pres House Apartments starting at $1,700 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bassett apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
229 Lakelawn *Student Housing*6 Bedroom6BR,3BA$0.77
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom (Shared)4BR,2BA$1.37
22 N Hancock StTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.53
522 S Park St, Unit 201522 S Park St3BR,1BA$1.60
Collegiate Campus Student ApartmentsApartments Available Now4BR,2BA$0.68
Hub on Campus Madison3X23BR,2BA$1.57
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$0.88
1042 Erin St, Unit 11042 Erin St1BR,1BA$1.30
345 W Doty St, Unit 2345 W Doty St2BR,1BA$0.78
623 State St, Unit #3623 State St1BR,1BA$1.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bassett, Madison, WI

Ranked #8

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States, including Madison. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bassett Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bassett?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bassett is at Hellenbrand Apartments listed at $705.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bassett Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bassett Apartment is $900 at Gargano Properties.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bassett Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bassett is starting from $1,200 at 421 W Gilman St.

What is the most affordable Bassett Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bassett Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Waterfront and starts from $1,584.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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