
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI Under $1,500 (490 Rentals) Page 3 of 10


3127 Crane St

5124 W Chicago

6720 Regular St

1094-1096 Waterman St

17147 Monica St

1203 Dragoon St

12061 Cloverlawn Ave

20200 McCormick St

226 Kenilworth St
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2425 Clements St

1518 Lee Pl

3625 Bedford St

17337 Littlefield St

5050 3 Mile Dr

611 E Bethune St

4622 Vancouver St

3509-3511 Concord Ave

643-645 Navahoe St

4571 Vancouver St
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4573 Vancouver St

605 E Bethune St

7436 Oakland Ave

8215-8217 Badger St

2638 Richton St

4016 Hogarth St

416 Whitmore Rd

2696 Pasadena St

3049 Montclair St

14347 Asbury Park
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8762 Epworth St

17161 Telegraph Rd

17514 2nd Ave

1534-1536 W Euclid St

2286 W Philadelphia St

3656 Bedford St

17177 Prairie St

2333-2335 W Grand St

20460 Griggs St

12200 Cheyenne St

2925 Hogarth St

558 Marston St

Plymouth Green Apartments

8135 Senator St

4203 Tyler St

The Belnord

660 Hazelwood

Dexter Apartments

Hancock Court

Dolphin Gardens
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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 | $1,156 | $475 | $7,785 |
| Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,397 | $445 | $5,240 |
| Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,079 | $800 | $7,785 |
| Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,284 | $865 | $4,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Detroit Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Detroit with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Detroit is at Dearborn Town Center Senior listed at $782.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Detroit Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Detroit is $1,744.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Detroit Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Detroit is a 2,390 square feet unit starting from $3,419 at Riverfront Towers.
What is the average size for Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Detroit is currently 1,038 sq ft.
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