Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bassett Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (123 Rentals)

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Bellevue Apartments
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Bellevue Apartments

29 E Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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45 N Orchard StMadison, WI 53715
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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 3 Beds unit found at Hub on Campus Madison priced from $730. The Shield has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $842. Here are the most affordable Bassett apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hub on Campus Madison3X5D33BR,3BA$730
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$842
Hellenbrand ApartmentsStudio--111 S BassettStudio,1BA$850
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$1,000
Greenspire Wilson Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,025
Courtyard Apartments, LLC.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,030
The Badger Den on GilmanVilasStudio,1BA$1,069
Williamson PlaceSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,075
Capital Park ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,115

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bassett, WI

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bassett area is the $1.33 price per square foot Bedroom (Shared) Model at Pres House Apartments in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Bassett apartment is the 510 W Main St Model at 510 W Main St, Unit 106 starting at $1,800 with a $1.63 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.
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom (Shared)4BR,2BA$1.33
510 W Main St, Unit 106510 W Main St2BR,2BA$1.63
8Twenty Park2 BR 2 BA Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.49
Nichols Station ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.70
SEVEN27 at the Yards1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
616 S Mills St, Unit 616616 S Mills St2BR,1BA$1.68
Waterfront2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$1.33
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$1.20
636 State St, Unit 205636 State St1BR,1BA$1.57

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Bassett, Madison, WI

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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 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 $1,115.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bassett?

The cheapest apartment in Bassett is The Shield which is listed at $842, while the average apartment in Bassett costs $2,500.

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 2,688 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 $668 which is $1,832 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bassett.

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