Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI from $400 (69 Rentals)

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12775 Plymouth Rd
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12775 Plymouth Rd

12775 Plymouth RdDetroit, MI 48227
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Manning Manor
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Manning Manor

2258 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48208
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Four Corners Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Four Corners Apartments

18615 Telegraph RdDetroit, MI 48219
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Brookhaven Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookhaven Apartments

13725 LasalleDetroit, MI 48238
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10661 Cadieux
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

10661 Cadieux

10661 CadieuxDetroit, MI 48224
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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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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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The Driscol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Driscol

605 Hazelwood StDetroit, MI 48202
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Philip Houze
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Philip Houze

415 Clifford StDetroit, MI 48226
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Selden Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Selden Manor

686 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

1084 Van Dyke St

1084 Van Dyke StDetroit, MI 48214
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Garfield Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield Lofts

4600 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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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

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Detroit area for Off-Campus Student Housing. Find your perfect Detroit Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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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 $655.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Detroit?

The cheapest apartment in Detroit is Friendship Meadows LDHA which is listed at $445, while the average apartment in Detroit costs $2,473.

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 3,989 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 $424 which is $2,049 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Detroit.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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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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I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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