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1000 Whitmore

900 Whitmore

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10661 Cadieux

730 Clark St

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Louis Apartments

Morang Avenue Apartments

13909 Hartwell St

La Salle Building - MACE

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Linda Ann Apartments

St. Paul Manor Apartments

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Matador Apartments

Noel Village

The Sandstone

Blackstone Apartments

10960 Balfour Rd

850 Whitmore

Regency Apartments

Four Corners Apartments

Country House Apartments
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Plymouth Green Apartments

14801 Joy Rd

15000 Greenfield Rd

11018-11024 Hayes St

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Park Plaza Apartments

Greenfield Apartments

University Meadows

Whittier Manor Senior Apartments

Greenview Apartments

Don Juan Apartments

Skyview Apartments

16611 Greenfield Rd

15041 Greenfield Rd

River Towers Senior Apartment

Beaconsfield Apartments

West Park Manor Apartments

15388 Appoline St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Detroit?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Studio Apartments | $1,154 | $475 | $7,785 |
| Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $445 | $5,240 |
| Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,083 | $800 | $7,785 |
| Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,417 | $865 | $4,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Detroit Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Detroit?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Detroit is under $650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Detroit?
The cheapest apartment in Detroit is Dearborn Town Center Senior which is listed at $591, while the average apartment in Detroit costs $1,490.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Detroit?
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 3,196 regular apartments in Detroit 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 Detroit?
Cheap apartments in Detroit have an average cost of $405 which is $1,085 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Detroit.
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