
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI from $400 with Utilities Included (396 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Detroit.


New Center Commons

120 Glynn Ct.

2023 Tuxedo St

Victoria Place Apartments

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12775 Plymouth Rd

80 Seward Apartments

Parkside Apartments

Hazelwood Manor

Scovel Apartments
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Top of the Drive Apartments

Stanley Manor Apartments

Franklin Village Apartments

Belmont Manor

100 Glynn

Greenview Apartments

Western Heights Apartments

Stacey Ann Apartments

The Belcrest

New Cadillac Square Apartments
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Sherwood Heights

Puritan Apartments

Regency Tower

Pasadena Investments LLC

71 Garfield St

The Abington

Hazelwood Apartments

Lafayette Towers

Pablo Davis Senior Living Center

Pickford Place Apartments
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Greenfield Apartments

The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis

RCI Covington Apartments

Hidden Pines

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Hoover Street Apartments

The Barlum

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River Park

City Place Detroit

Parkview Senior Apartments

Roberts III Apartments
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Chateau Manor

Pallister Plaisance Apartments

DREAMTROIT

Genesis Villas

Redford Square Apartments

Ramblewood Apartments

Village Park Apartments

Briggs Houze

Beach Club Detroit

Brush Watson
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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 | $1,175 | $475 | $4,350 |
| Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,405 | $445 | $4,995 |
| Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,117 | $885 | $6,649 |
| Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,231 | $805 | $10,000+ |
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Read ArticleThe Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters
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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 $2,426.
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 4,987 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 $420 which is $2,006 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Detroit.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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.

The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters
Written by: Tim Brown
Detroit is an exciting and vibrant city with many educational and employment opportunities, and many neighborhoods to choose from while attending school.

The Detroit Insiders Renting Guide: A Locals Look Under the Hood of Motown
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 and have witnessed the city and its surrounding metro area undergo a renaissance.

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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
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.

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.