
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI Under $900 (267 Rentals) Page 2 of 6


18401 Joy Rd, Unit 8

13927 E Canfield St, Unit 13933

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14421 Houston Whittier St

2681 Pasadena St

17161 Redford St

15758 Mendota St

5235 Haverhill St

15383 Appoline St
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12120 Stoepel St

1998-2000 Hubbard St

16885 Lahser Rd

8957 Otsego St

13641 La Salle Blvd

2952 Waverly St

1932 Taylor St

3317 Webb St

2533 W Euclid St

14027 Montrose St
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14801 Joy Rd

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15000 Greenfield Rd

13000 Plymouth Rd

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14800 Vernor Hwy

The Belnord

660 Hazelwood

825 Whitmore
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Petoskey Place

300 Whitmore

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1000 Whitmore

950 Whitmore
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Hancock Court

900 Whitmore

Valson

North One Apartments

Merton Road

Jefferson Square

Louis Apartments

10661 Cadieux

730 Clark St

13909 Hartwell 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 1 Bedroom Detroit Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Detroit with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Detroit is at Dearborn Town Center Senior listed at $591.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Detroit Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Detroit is $1,396.
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 $1,779 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 899 sq ft.
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