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10 W Adams AveDetroit, MI 48226
2921 Helen St
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22145 W McNichols RdDetroit, MI 48219
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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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1084 Van Dyke StDetroit, MI 48214
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28250 Hoover RdWarren, MI 48093
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15685 Goddard RdSouthgate, MI 48195
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100 Lincoln LnDearborn, MI 48126
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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 | $1,187 | $475 | $4,350 |
| Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,392 | $445 | $4,995 |
| Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,124 | $885 | $7,008 |
| Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,716 | $805 | $10,000+ |
| Detroit 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,632 | $1,600 | $1,665 |
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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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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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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 Friendship Meadows LDHA which is listed at $445, while the average apartment in Detroit costs $2,537.
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 4,228 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 $426 which is $2,111 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Detroit.
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