
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI Under $1,200 (512 Rentals) Page 2 of 11


Hazelwood Manor

80 Seward Apartments

Top of the Drive Apartments

Victoria Place Apartments

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12775 Plymouth Rd

2023 Tuxedo St

New Center Commons

Friendship Meadows LDHA
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Hoover Street Apartments

5074 Chalmers St

The Abington

2072 Wabash St

Redford Square Apartments

The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis

Palmer Park Square

The Belcrest

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River Park

Sheridan Court
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Terrace Court

Hidden Pines

17161 Denver St

The Baxter Apartments

10235 Whittier St

Puritan Apartments

Pickford Place Apartments

Roberts III Apartments

Stacey Ann Apartments
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Parkview Senior Apartments

Franklin Village Apartments

Pablo Davis Senior Living Center

Jennings Senior Living

Western Heights Apartments

Pilgrim Meadows

Stanley Manor Apartments

Belmont Manor

Parkside Apartments
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1945 W Bethune St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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1943 W Bethune St, Unit 4, Unit 4

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266 King St, Unit 1 W, Unit 1 W

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2920 Columbus St, Unit 2W, Unit 2W

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7548 Elmhurst St, Unit 7548, Unit 7548

664 Gladstone Ave, Unit 664 Gladstone Ave, Unit 664 Gladstone Ave

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5424 Porter St, Unit Unit 2, Unit Unit 2

15395 Linwood St

18401 Joy Rd, Unit 8

223 E Ferry St, Unit 103
Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Detroit?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Studio Apartments | $1,185 | $475 | $4,350 |
| Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,382 | $445 | $4,995 |
| Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,117 | $885 | $9,579 |
| Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,593 | $805 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,382.
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 786 sq ft.
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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s and have witnessed the city and its surrounding metro area undergo a renaissance.

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