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Detroit, MI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Detroit, MI

Pricing Updated: 09/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Detroit, MI area range in price from $410 to $13,679 with an overall median price of $2,644. The three Detroit neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Riverdale at $435, Westwood Park at $435, and Eliza Howell at $435. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Detroit Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Riverdale$895$4354
Westwood Park$895$4353
Eliza Howell$897$4357
Brightmoor$900$43525
Castle Rouge$900$6257
Redford$900$43512
Barton$950$5505
Rosedale$961$43539
Dexter-Linwood$1,000$59516
Springwells$1,000$7301

Cheapest Available Detroit Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Manchester Place Apartments in the University District neighborhood priced from $410. Florentine West in the Fitzgerald neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Detroit apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manchester Place Apartments1x11BR,1BA$410
Florentine WestOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
2023 Tuxedo StStudio1BR,1BA$595
Anthos GardensAffordable Eastside Detroit 1 Bed Ready to Go1BR,1BA$600
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$621
Top of the Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
The Woodford ApartmentsStudio w/ KitchenetteStudio,1BA$625
Franklin Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$646
Morang Avenue Apartments11BR,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI

As of September 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Detroit area is the $0.82 price per square foot 9412 Joseph Campau St Model at 9412 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9412 in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Detroit apartment is the 86 Englewood St Model at 86 Englewood St, Unit 92 starting at $1,650 with a $0.57 price per square foot in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Detroit apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9412 Joseph Campau St, Unit 94129412 Joseph Campau St1BR,1BA$0.82
86 Englewood St, Unit 9286 Englewood St4BR,1BA$0.57
4114 Pingree St, Unit LL4114 Pingree St3BR,1BA$0.80
4200 Monterey St, Unit 4200 Monterey4200 Monterey St2BR,1BA$0.83
17147 Prairie St, Unit 1714917147 Prairie St2BR,1BA$0.82
Northend Village2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.75
2215 Lansing St2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.83
E Outer Drive Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.88
Florentine WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.81
Manchester Place Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.63

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Detroit Overview

The crown jewel of the great state of Michigan, Detroit is truly a unique and dynamic city with a long and proud history. A working class hub known as much for its automobile industry heritage as its long pedigree of rock-n-roll, the 'motor city' likes its collars blue and its nightlife red hot.

Why live in Detroit, MI?

From the vast history that practically drips from each and every stately building to the still-active rock club stages that have birthed everyone from Iggy Pop to the White Stripes, Detroit's cultural impact is undeniable. Its residents are a proud and stately bunch, and the area's long history with the automobile industry has made Detroit a city where generations of families have dubbed it home.

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Getting Around Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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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 Manchester Place Apartments which is listed at $410, while the average apartment in Detroit costs $2,644.

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 3,482 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 $310 which is $2,334 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Detroit.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Tim Brown

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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