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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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12775 Plymouth Rd
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12775 Plymouth Rd

12775 Plymouth RdDetroit, MI 48227
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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5424 Porter St, Unit 2
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5424 Porter St, Unit 2

5424 Porter StDetroit, MI 48209
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Detroit, MI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Detroit, MI

Pricing Updated: 07/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Detroit, MI area range in price from $300 to $15,679 with an overall median price of $2,444. The three Detroit neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Falkirk at $900, Aviation Subdivision at $799, and Nolan at $625. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Detroit Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Falkirk$900$9001
Aviation Subdivision$950$7996
Nolan$953$62510
Brightmoor$973$65026
North Rosedale Park$984$65515
Rosedale$984$65034
Rosedale Park$984$65520
Westwood Park$984$65033
Pershing$995$69510
Emmons Orchard$997$85010

Cheapest Available Detroit Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Garages-413 Saint John-Wyandotte in the Downtown Lincoln Park neighborhood priced from $125. Friendship Meadows Senior LDHA in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $445. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Detroit apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garages-413 Saint John-WyandotteGarages-413 Saint John-Wyandotte - 4Studio,1BA$125
Friendship Meadows Senior LDHA1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$445
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
2023 Tuxedo StStudioStudio,1BA$595
120 Glynn Ct.StudioStudio,1BA$595
7850 East JeffersonStudioStudio,1BA$603
12775 Plymouth RdStudioStudio,1BA$605
The Woodford ApartmentsStudio w/ KitchenetteStudio,1BA$625
Scovel Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Parkside ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI

As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Detroit area is the $0.81 price per square foot 9421 Joseph Campau St Model at 9421 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9421-2 in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Detroit apartment is the 9644 Joseph Campau St Model at 9644 Joseph Campau St, Unit 2W starting at $1,850 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Downtown Hamtramck 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.
9421 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9421-29421 Joseph Campau St1BR,1BA$0.81
9644 Joseph Campau St, Unit 2W9644 Joseph Campau St1BR,1BA$0.75
330 Westminster Stsingle famiy home3BR,1BA$0.91
The OxleyGarden 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.89
20221 Tireman St, Unit 20221 Tireman Ave20221 Tireman St2BR,1BA$0.76
5287 Spokane St5287 Spokane St3BR,1BA$0.86
22448 W McNichols Rd, Unit 222448 W McNichols Rd2BR,1BA$0.82
Highland ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.87
Chicago TownhomesChicago Townhomes - 209212BR,1BA$0.95
4203 Tyler St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.94

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Detroit area for Off-Campus Student Housing. Find your perfect Detroit Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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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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 Friendship Meadows Senior LDHA which is listed at $445, while the average apartment in Detroit costs $2,444.

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 2,960 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 $424 which is $2,020 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Detroit.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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

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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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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

Written by: Tim Brown

Detroit is an exciting and vibrant city with many educational and employment opportunities, and many neighborhoods to choose from while attending school.

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The Detroit Insiders Renting Guide: A Locals Look Under the Hood of Motown

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s and have witnessed the city and its surrounding metro area undergo a renaissance.

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Relocate to Detroit: Top Neighborhoods and Apartment Options Near Major Area Employers

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The auto industry remains the largest employment sector in the Motor City and surrounding communities, though the metro area has a significant presence in other sectors, including medical and financial services.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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