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Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 17, 2026

There are currently 18892 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Detroit, MI that range in price from $410 to $5,300. Midtown Detroit, Downtown Detroit and East Central are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Detroit with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Midtown Detroit299$1,546$445
Downtown Detroit292$1,500$445
East Central262$1,575$825
Poletown231$1,600$995
Sugar Hill227$1,650$935
Woodward226$1,620$935
Cass Park224$1,645$935
Eastern Market224$1,630$935
East Side Detroit223$1,300$445
Greektown215$1,595$849

Largest Available Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Detroit, MI is found at The Murray in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood and is 1,334 square feet priced from $1,495. Orleans Landing has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,233 square feet and currently listed start at $2,570. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Detroit:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Murray1 Bed/1 Bath1,334 Sq Ft$1,495
Orleans LandingA41,233 Sq Ft$2,570
Corner PlaceOne Bedroom1,200 Sq Ft$1,445
The FergusonThe Herbert1,160 Sq Ft$2,065
The Griffin Royal OakMack1,130 Sq Ft$3,371
Carnegie Park ApartmentsA3 1 Bedroom with Den1,122 Sq Ft$1,690

Cheapest Available Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 17, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Detroit, MI is the 1x1 Model starting from $410 at Manchester Place Apartments in the University District neighborhood. The second most affordable Detroit 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Friendship Meadows LDHA starting at $445 in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Detroit is currently $1,397. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Detroit:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Manchester Place Apartments1x1$410
Friendship Meadows LDHA1 Bedroom$445
2023 Tuxedo StStudio$595
Anthos GardensAffordable Eastside Detroit 1 Bed Ready to Go$600
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment$621
Franklin Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$646
HolbrookDel Rio 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$690
Stanley Manor Apartments1 - bedroom$700
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A$720
100 GlynnUnit E$725

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

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Detroit Overview

The crown jewel of the great state of Michigan, Detroit is truly a unique and dynamic city with a long and proud history. A working class hub known as much for its automobile industry heritage as its long pedigree of rock-n-roll, the 'motor city' likes its collars blue and its nightlife red hot.

Why live in Detroit, MI?

From the vast history that practically drips from each and every stately building to the still-active rock club stages that have birthed everyone from Iggy Pop to the White Stripes, Detroit's cultural impact is undeniable. Its residents are a proud and stately bunch, and the area's long history with the automobile industry has made Detroit a city where generations of families have dubbed it home.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Detroit Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Detroit with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Detroit is at Manchester Place Apartments listed at $410.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Detroit Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Detroit is $1,397.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Detroit Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Detroit is a 1,334 square feet unit starting from $1,495 at The Murray.

What is the average size for Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Detroit is currently 964 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!