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Detroit, MI Local Guide

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Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 19, 2026

There are currently 17337 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Detroit, MI that range in price from $300 to $5,300. Downtown Detroit, Midtown 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
Downtown Detroit246$1,546$445
Midtown Detroit243$1,535$445
East Central208$1,597$800
Poletown188$1,599$995
East Side Detroit178$1,275$445
Greektown174$1,600$800
Brush Park172$1,600$445
Grand Circus Park Historic District171$1,645$850
Necklace District167$1,645$850
Sugar Hill167$1,654$935

Largest Available Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Detroit, MI is found at North Park Towers in the Pembroke neighborhood and is 1,355 square feet priced from $1,649. The Murray in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,266 square feet and currently listed start at $1,495. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Detroit:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
North Park Towers1 BED 1 BATH BALCONY [A3]1,355 Sq Ft$1,649
The Murray1 Bed/1 Bath1,266 Sq Ft$1,495
River PlaceBrownstone - 1/1.51,225 Sq Ft$1,450
The HarrisonHudson House1,210 Sq Ft$2,498
Book TowerPH11,204 Sq Ft$4,150
Corner Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1,200 Sq Ft$1,445
The Griffin Royal OakMack1,130 Sq Ft$3,328
Heritage Glen TownhomesThe Meadow1,100 Sq Ft$995
Elevate Luxury LivingThe Pierce1,068 Sq Ft$2,995
RADIUS AT TEN MILE1 Bedroom1,062 Sq Ft$1,362

Cheapest Available Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 19, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Detroit, MI is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $445 at Friendship Meadows LDHA in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. The second most affordable Detroit 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at New Center Commons starting at $605 in the Art Center neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Detroit is currently $1,398. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Detroit:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Friendship Meadows LDHA1 Bedroom$445
New Center CommonsOne Bedroom$605
12775 Plymouth Rd1 Bedroom$650
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment$655
Stanley Manor Apartments1 - bedroom$700
Anthos GardensAffordable Eastside Detroit 1 Bed Ready to Go$711
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A$720
100 Glynn1 bedroom$725
Parc on 12Nelson - Edward$735
Greenview Apartments1-Bedroom$740

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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 Friendship Meadows LDHA listed at $445.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Detroit is $1,398.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Detroit is a 1,355 square feet unit starting from $1,649 at North Park Towers.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Detroit is currently 961 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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