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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 | $1,158 | $412 | $7,785 |
| Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,363 | $445 | $4,221 |
| Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,711 | $700 | $9,262 |
| Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,109 | $800 | $7,785 |
| Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,245 | $865 | $4,500 |
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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 Canfield Parks Apartments which is listed at $482, while the average apartment in Detroit costs $1,495.
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 3,471 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 $410 which is $1,085 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Detroit.
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