
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI from $700 (436 Rentals) Page 2 of 9


2433 Pasadena St

Broderick Manor

Chateau Manor

2023 Tuxedo St

Redford Manor South

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

Roberts III Apartments

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RCI Shelbourne
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Friendship Meadows Senior LDHA

4016 Hogarth St

14137 Mansfield St

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20221 Tireman St, Unit 20225Tireman Ave

17514 2nd Ave

3656 Bedford St

14845 Indiana St, Unit 2

12080 Santa Rosa Dr, Unit 2
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416 Whitmore Rd

17195 Northlawn St, Unit 1 Lower - V 4/27/26 (T)

Prince Hall

Corktown Ash Apartments

3685 Bedford St, Unit #2

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4812 Chalmers St, Unit 4812 Chalmers

109 Leicester Ct, Unit 1

15886 Woodingham Dr

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West Euclid Gateway

1534-1536 W Euclid St
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Delray Senior Housing

Pablo Davis Senior Living Center

2286 W Philadelphia St

16230 Indiana St, Unit A

9429 Brush St, Unit 2b

17596 Santa Rosa Dr

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River Park

Dolson Arms Apartments

Virginia Park Meadows
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North Corktown Apartments

17161 Telegraph Rd

3012 Lothrop, Unit 3012 Lothrop

4837 Cadieux Rd, Unit Apartment 3

4865 Cadieux Rd, Unit Apartment 11

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7850 East Jefferson

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18331 W Chicago, Unit 2
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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 | $1,188 | $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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