
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI from $700 (470 Rentals) Page 2 of 10


9353 Kentucky St, Unit Upper

8957 Otsego St

4391 Nottingham Rd

River Crest

Pilgrim Meadows

Doctor Violet T Lewis Apartments

Hidden Pines

2433/2435 Pasadena St. - Missouri Residential Rentals LLC, Unit 2435 - Lower TR 2/27/26

Chateau Manor
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2023 Tuxedo St

Redford Manor South

5235 Chatsworth St

11513-11521 Greiner St

19691 Cliff St

17195 Northlawn St, Unit Unit 2 Upper- V 5/1/26 (T)

Roberts III Apartments

Palmer Park Square

Sherwood Heights

20129 Stratford Rd, Unit 2
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16174 Princeton St, Unit 2

4400 Devonshire Rd, Unit 1

18675 Meyers Rd

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14060 Northlawn St

Pasadena Apartments

Pallister Plaisance Apartments

Friendship Meadows LDHA

Prince Hall

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3685 Bedford St, Unit Bedford #1, Unit Bedford #1

The Jefferson
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11344 Belleterre Ave

12476 Mendota St, Unit 12478 Mendota St - Lower Unit

5440 Milford St, Unit 1

1534-1536 W Euclid St

Pablo Davis Senior Living Center

Corktown Ash Apartments

17596 Santa Rosa Dr, Unit Unit 2 - Upper - V 12/11/25 (T)

RCI Shelbourne

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River Park
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Redford Square Apartments

The Baxter Apartments

Jean Rivard

2921 Helen St

18331 W Chicago, Unit 2

13927 E Canfield St, Unit 13927

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14716 Archdale St, Unit 1, Unit 1

4837 Cadieux Rd, Unit Apartment 11

4837 Cadieux Rd, Unit Apartment 9

4837 Cadieux Rd, Unit Apartment 3
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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 | $1,185 | $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 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 $655.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Detroit?
The cheapest apartment in Detroit is 10235 Whittier St which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Detroit costs $2,507.
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 4,100 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 $448 which is $2,059 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Detroit.
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