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Woodland Arms Apartments

6307/6311 Woodrow - Paralev LLC

The Belcrest

691 Seward

8330 E Jefferson Ave

Puritan Apartments

Sherwood Heights

New Cadillac Square Apartments

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18711 Schoolcraft Rd
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15601 Schoolcraft Rd

Regency Towers

Pasadena Investments LLC

71 Garfield St

6885 Mettetal St

12120 Stoepel St

Lafayette Towers

7800 E Jefferson Ave

The Hamilton Midtown Detroit

Pablo Davis Senior Living Center
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Pickford Place Apartments

Town Residences

Pilgrim Meadows

Broderick Manor

Hazelwood Apartments

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Palmer Lofts Apartments

Greenfield Apartments

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15849 Indiana St, Unit Upper unit

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4203 Cortland St

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4203 Cortland St
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11391 Belleterre Ave

17189 Santa Rosa Dr

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8000 Pilgrim St

Renaissance Village

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Terrace Court

Brainard

RCI Covington Apartments

Hidden Pines

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2307 W Grand St, Unit APT 1

GoodHomes Detroit

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12019 Stoepel St

18401 Joy Rd

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Hoover Street Apartments

DREAMTROIT

Palms

Fyfe Apartments

2333-2335 W Grand St

4666 Lillibridge St

12200 Cheyenne St

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Brentwood
Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Detroit?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Detroit Studio Apartments | $1,205 | $475 | $3,150 |
| Cheap Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,376 | $445 | $4,995 |
| Cheap Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $695 | $9,154 |
| Cheap Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,076 | $885 | $8,011 |
| Cheap Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,232 | $795 | $6,512 |
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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 $663.
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 $2,361.
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 4,947 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 $395 which is $1,966 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Detroit.
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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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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.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.