
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI from $400 (90 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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Village Oaks Apartments

Woodridge Apartments

Carriage Park Apartments - Dearborn Heights

Cherry Hill Village Apartments - Dearborn Heights, MI

Stephenson House - Madison Heights, MI
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Apple Ridge Apartments - Livonia, MI

Huntley Square

River Oaks

Chateau Riviera

The Addison at Southfield

The Heights

Center Street Place

333 Marshall Apartments

The Crossroads At Southfield Apartments

North Park Towers

Franklin River Apartments

Lancaster Hills

Fairlane Meadow Apartments and Townhomes

Carnegie Park Apartments

Adona in Southfield

Crooks South Apartments

Springwells Park

Maple Village of Southgate Apartments

Kensington At Beverly Hills

Sonesta Simply Suites Detroit Southfield
Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Detroit?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Detroit Studio Apartments | $1,219 | $456 | $3,175 |
Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $410 | $5,000 |
Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $457 | $7,720 |
Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,171 | $525 | $8,589 |
Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,470 | $790 | $4,710 |
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Getting Around Detroit, MI
Walk Score®
59 / 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 $650.
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 $2,332.
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 2,495 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 $297 which is $2,035 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.

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.