
Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI from $400 (186 Rentals) Page 2 of 4
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The Hamilton Midtown Detroit

Westwill Apartments

St Regis House Apartments

Preserve on Ash

Brush Watson

Palmer Park Square

Sherwood Heights

City Club Apartments Lafayette Park
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Left Field

Virginia Park Meadows

Bethune Lofts

Van Dyke Village Apartments

The Debora

Philip Houze

Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MI

Prince Hall
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Lafayette West Apartments

Jean Rivard

Central Park

CBD Detroit Apartments

Eddystone

The Amsterdam Lofts

Riverfront Towers

Palms East
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River Place

Branch Lofts

The Brooke on Bagley

Elaine Lofts

The Lofts on Mack

Circle Drive Commons

Residences at 150 Bagley

Brainard Flats

Washington Park Apartments

Grayhaven Marina Village

Orleans Landing

The Farwell

The Claridge Apartments

RCI Covington Townhouses

The Millie on Brush

The Boulevard

The Stott

The Kahn

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 | $1,165 | $482 | $3,175 |
| Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $410 | $5,000 |
| Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $457 | $6,535 |
| Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,074 | $525 | $10,000+ |
| Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,158 | $790 | $10,000+ |
Explore Detroit
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.
Detroit, MI Area Reviews
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 $625.
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 $2,653.
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 4,992 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 $375 which is $2,278 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.

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.

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!

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.





