
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI from $700 (436 Rentals)


5300 Mitchell St, Unit Lower front west

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5304 Mitchell St, Unit 5304 rear

New Center Commons

14030 Faircrest St

Palmer Park Square

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12775 Plymouth Rd

Anthos Gardens

Victoria Place Apartments

2669 Glendale Ave
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Woodland Arms Apartments

9775 Chenlot St, Unit 9775 Chenlot Detroit MI 48204

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1403 Morrell St, Unit 1409

12200 Cheyenne St, Unit Upper TR 11/5/25

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2638 Richton St

12847 Maiden St
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5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West

17177 Prairie St

14580 Forrer St, Unit Unit

1729 Vinewood St

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Emerald Springs

Palmer Lofts Apartments

Parkside Apartments

8762 Epworth St

10345-10345 Crocuslawn Ave, Unit 2 10343 upper

Grant & Main - 10343 Crocuslawn St
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Genesis Villas

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Terrace Court

120 Glynn Ct.

Belmont Manor

Eastpointe

14118 Evergreen Rd, Unit 14120 Evergreen - Upper

643-645 Navahoe St

15750 Gilchrist St, Unit Apt 1

20445 Stratford Rd

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15453 Mendota St, Unit Upper
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15453 Mendota St, Unit Unit2

Joy Apartments

3509-3511 Concord Ave

8215-8217 Badger St

River Crest

Pilgrim Meadows

Residence at Outer Drive

Doctor Violet T Lewis Apartments

Hidden Pines

2433/2435 Pasadena St. - Missouri Residential Rentals LLC, Unit 2435 - Lower TR 2/27/26
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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 | $1,188 | $475 | $7,785 |
| Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,385 | $445 | $5,240 |
| Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,007 | $800 | $7,785 |
| Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,195 | $865 | $4,500 |
| Detroit 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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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 New Center Commons which is listed at $705, while the average apartment in Detroit costs $1,476.
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 2,971 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 $443 which is $1,033 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Detroit.
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