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3337 Sturtevant St

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Morningside Commons Townhomes

4535 Commonwealth St

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Newberry Hall

20710 Moross Rd

Milwaukee Junction
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The Corner

Kirby Center Lofts

2623 Cochrane St

Circle Drive Commons

Residences at 150 Bagley

The Van Dyke in West Village

11450 Minden Ave

Helisa Square

558 Marston St

Dearborn Town Center Senior
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The Park at Trowbridge

Dearborn West

Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+

471 Polk Ave, Unit apt 2

Wentworth

Oxford Village

LaPlaza Apartments and R.O.C. Apartments

Regency Club

Sandhurst Apartments

Highland Manor
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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 | $1,186 | $475 | $7,785 |
| Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,384 | $445 | $5,240 |
| Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,743 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,016 | $800 | $7,785 |
| Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,195 | $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 $1,473.
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 2,857 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 $446 which is $1,027 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Detroit.
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