Sorry to start this way, but a basement w/ sparse light is not particularly hospitable place to grow plants, w/out supplementing w/ artificial light. Otherwise, you MAY be facing a losing battle.

Maybe a Sans. MIGHT be OK, but not great, don't think so for the others.

Not meaning to be a wise guy or rude, but pls. consider plastic or silk plants should a basement (w/out extra lighting) be all you have to offer the plants.

My intention is to introduce highly oxygenating plants into my basement apartment - if these plants are unsuitable for that environment, do you know of any that meet the same pre-requisite that may be suitable?

I understand your desire to bring the outside in, in a basement. Most houseplants won't last long with sparse lighting, maybe a couple of months my guess, but continuing to fail. Any chance of supplementing the lighting? I've never had to do it, but it could help a great deal. You could purchase a couple of small ones as an experiment. If you are gone during the day and turn the lights out, that would be even worse. Maybe you have already done a search for low light plants. I believe the sanseveria is often mentioned as a good low-light plant.

Here are some good and solid information on growing houseplants: http://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.cfm?number=B1318 and as for light goes: http://greenerynyc.com/how-to-measure-lighting-for-plants/ by reading this, you should be able to find something that suits you.

Don't get an Areca palm, they are an arse ache. If you want a palm in a dark area, go for a Chamaedorea Elegans (small) or Kentia palm (large).

Consider a grow light. They don't cost all that much. Growing plants in such low light is just not very rewarding. They will grow very slowly if at all. You will be missing the best part of growing plants. Stewartsjon, your description of Areca is perfect. :)