Cheap Homes for Rent in Bassett Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $700 (7 Rentals)

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$795

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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936 Drake St, Unit 6

936 Drake St
MadisonWI53715
property at 125 E Gorham St

$1,050 - $2,850

Studio To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 15

125 E Gorham St

MadisonWI53703

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Shield priced from $842. 106 S Hancock St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable Bassett apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$842
106 S Hancock StStudioStudio,1BA$890
632 Howard Place632 Howard Place - 304Studio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bassett, WI

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bassett area is the $1.40 price per square foot 813 Williamson St Model at 813 Williamson St, Unit #1 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Bassett apartment is the 453 W Mifflin St Model at 453 W Mifflin St, Unit 1 starting at $1,845 with a $1.38 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
813 Williamson St, Unit #1813 Williamson St3BR,1BA$1.40
453 W Mifflin St, Unit 1453 W Mifflin St3BR,1BA$1.38
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom (Shared)4BR,2BA$1.37
229 Lakelawn *Student Housing*4 Bedroom 26-27 School Year / Room4BR,3BA$1.18
Collegiate Campus Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath Lake Views (7th/8th Floor)3BR,2BA$0.74
451 W Mifflin St, Unit 3451 W Mifflin St2BR,1BA$1.27
Varsity Campus Apartments4-Bedroom, 2-Bath4BR,2BA$1.18
17 N Bassett St17 N Bassett St1BR,1BA$1.46
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$1.09
315 N Blair St315 N Blair St1BR,1BA$1.47

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Bassett, Madison, WI

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bassett

What type of rentals are currently available in Bassett?

There are currently 497 Apartments for Rent in Bassett, WI with pricing that ranges from $675 to $14,130. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bassett ranging from $795 to $3,795.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bassett?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bassett ranges from $795 to $3,795 with an average monthly rent of $2,406.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bassett?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bassett range from $675 to $14,130, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,195 to $3,795. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $675.

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