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The Baxter Apartments

2601 W McNichols RdDetroit, MI 48221
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Four Corners Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Four Corners Apartments

18615 Telegraph RdDetroit, MI 48219
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10661 Cadieux
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

10661 Cadieux

10661 CadieuxDetroit, MI 48224
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Linwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linwood Apartments

15395 Linwood StDetroit, MI 48238
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Manning Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Manning Manor

2258 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48208
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La Salle Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Salle Apartments

13600-13640 La Salle BlvdDetroit, MI 48238
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Selden Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Selden Manor

686 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Driscol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Driscol

605 Hazelwood StDetroit, MI 48202
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Beach Club Detroit
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beach Club Detroit

7702 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
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El Tovar Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Tovar Apartments

320 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48207
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St. Antoine Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St. Antoine Gardens

5203 Chrysler DrDetroit, MI 48202
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Regency Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Place

1941 Chene CtDetroit, MI 48207
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1084 Van Dyke St
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1084 Van Dyke St

1084 Van Dyke StDetroit, MI 48214
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Relocate to Detroit: Top Neighborhoods and Apartment Options Near Major Area Employers

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 $650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Detroit?

The cheapest apartment in Detroit is Dearborn Town Center Senior which is listed at $591, while the average apartment in Detroit costs $1,464.

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 2,773 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 $431 which is $1,033 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Detroit.

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Exploring Metro Detroit: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Rental Guide

Written by: Tim Brown

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Metro Detroit. As covered in other articles, the City of Detroit has much to offer to renters.

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Relocate to Detroit: Top Neighborhoods and Apartment Options Near Major Area Employers

Written by: Tim Brown

The auto industry remains the largest employment sector in the Motor City and surrounding communities, though the metro area has a significant presence in other sectors, including medical and financial services.

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The Detroit Insider's Renting Guide: A Locals Look Under the Hood of Motown

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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 and have witnessed the city and its surrounding metro area undergo a renaissance.

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

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Detroit is an exciting and vibrant city with many educational and employment opportunities, and many neighborhoods to choose from while attending school.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.