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St Regis House Apartments

Palmer Park Square

Sherwood Heights

City Club Apartments Lafayette Park

Left Field

Bethune Lofts

Virginia Park Meadows
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Van Dyke Village Apartments

Owen Park Apartments

Philip Houze

Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MI

92 E Forest Ave

Lafayette West Apartments

Prince Hall
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Jean Rivard

Eddystone

The Amsterdam Lofts

Riverfront Towers

Detroit Savings Bank

River Place

The Ashley

Palms East

Washington Park Apartments

Elaine Lofts

The Farwell

Circle Drive Commons

eXchange Apartments

Residences at 150 Bagley

Brainard Flats

The Brooke on Bagley

RCI Covington Townhouses

Grayhaven Marina Village

Orleans Landing

The Millie on Brush

The Boulevard

The Stott

The Kahn

DuCharme Place Apartments

The Claridge Apartments

The Lofts of Merchants Row

The Murray

The Kales Building
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 | $1,205 | $482 | $3,150 |
| Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,403 | $410 | $5,000 |
| Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,743 | $457 | $5,995 |
| Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,138 | $525 | $7,000 |
| Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,077 | $790 | $8,278 |
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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 $630.
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 $2,463.
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 4,214 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 $369 which is $2,094 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Detroit.
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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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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips
Written by: Justin Habersaat
Getting your apartment ready for the holidays can be exciting but sometimes challenging in a smaller space. Here are some modern tips to keep things festive, safe, and inviting this season.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!






