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Harvard House Apartments
2200 Berkley AveBerkley, MI 48072
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House of Botsford
20810 Botsford DrFarmington, MI 48336
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Stratford Villa - Oak Park, MI
21629 Stratford CtOak Park, MI 48237
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18335 W 13 Mile RdSouthfield, MI 48076
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25400 Basin StSouthfield, MI 48033
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Versailles
25026 W Rue Versailles DrOak Park, MI 48237
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Camelot Apartments
3134-3168 Greenfield RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073
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484 E Breckenridge StFerndale, MI 48220
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Chestnut Oaks Apartments
15925-15929 W 11 Mile RdSouthfield, MI 48076
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Pineridge Park Apartments
26303 Oakland StInkster, MI 48141
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Oakwood Manor Senior Living
14825 Nehls AveEastpointe, MI 48021
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Leonard Apartments
4096 Calhoun StDearborn, MI 48126
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118 Ardmore Drive
22444 Woodward AveFerndale, MI 48220
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Melvindale Square
17250 Raupp StMelvindale, MI 48122
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Sunrise Manor Apartments
16371 Twelve Mile RdRoseville, MI 48066
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Falcon Crest Apartments
24450-24576 Little Mack AveSt. Clair Shores, MI 48080
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Maple Square Apartments
1640 E Woodward Heights BlvdHazel Park, MI 48030
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Benjamin Manor Townhomes
141 Manchester PkyHighland Park, MI 48203
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The Windemere
1125 N Sherman DrRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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Stoneridge Manor
31540 Freedom RdFarmington Hills, MI 48336
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ONE11 RESIDENCES - ROYAL OAK
3382 Harvard RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073
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Wakefield Apartments
29090 Tiffany Dr ESouthfield, MI 48034
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Detroit?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Studio Apartments | $1,189 | $475 | $7,785 |
| Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,379 | $445 | $5,240 |
| Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,748 | $699 | $10,000+ |
| Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,026 | $550 | $7,785 |
| Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,272 | $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 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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