
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI from $400 (123 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
Top Rated Apartments in Detroit.
Cheap Apartments in Detroit.


Kasa Cadillac Square Detroit
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Manchester Place Apartments

Dearborn Town Center Senior

Allen Pointe Apartments

Regal Towers

The PARK
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Parkview Tower Apartments

Lincoln Towers Apartments

Southgate Apartments - Southgate, MI

Fountain Park South Apartments

12 North

Solaire Senior Living

Regency Club

Altitude Apartments East

The Reserve at Southgate
Check Out Detroit’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Maple Place Apartments

The Lakes

The Franklin

EVERGREEN PLACE APARTMENTS

Carriage Park Apartments - Dearborn Heights

Campbell Row Apartments

Fountainview Terrace Apartments

Oxford Park Towers of Berkley

Jamestown Village Apartments

Riverstone

Corewell Senior Community LLC

Wentworth

The Oakwood Manor Apartments

Fairlane Meadow Apartments and Townhomes

Parkside of Livonia Senior Apartments

Springwells Park

Village of Royal Oak Apartments

Ava Dearborn Heights
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 | $1,165 | $482 | $3,175 |
| Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $410 | $5,000 |
| Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $457 | $6,535 |
| Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,074 | $525 | $10,000+ |
| Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,158 | $790 | $10,000+ |
Explore Detroit
Getting Around Detroit, MI
Walk Score®
58 / 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 $625.
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 $2,656.
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 4,963 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 $374 which is $2,282 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Detroit.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent
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