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71 Garfield St

19625 Conant

6885 Mettetal St

2908 Fullerton Ave

8831 Quincy St

3295 Rochester St

Lafayette Towers

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Terrace Court Apartments

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Palmer Lane Apartments
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892-894 Gladstone Ave

15601 Schoolcraft Rd

15601 Schoolcraft Rd

12021 Stoepel St

18711 Schoolcraft Rd

5054 Linsdale St

7800 E Jefferson Ave

Hidden Pines

Pablo Davis Senior Living Center

Town Residences
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Pilgrim Meadows

Broderick Manor

Greenfield Apartments

16233 Indiana St

14565 Hubbell Ave

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3239 Tyler St, Unit Upper

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15849 Indiana St, Unit Upper unit

The Belcrest

The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis

Renaissance Village

19311 Votrobeck Dr

19311 Votrobeck Dr

18401 Joy Rd

Mavor Apartments

1613 Virginia Park St

75 W Palmer Ave

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Hoover Street Apartments

GoodHomes Detroit

RCI Covington Apartments

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7464 Southfield Fwy, Unit 7460

Palms

2333-2335 W Grand St

2333 W Grand St

15812 Kentucky St

12200 Cheyenne St

Wellesley

The Barlum

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River Park

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Detroit?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Detroit Studio Apartments | $1,224 | $475 | $3,150 |
| Cheap Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,401 | $410 | $4,995 |
| Cheap Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,702 | $457 | $6,238 |
| Cheap Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,297 | $525 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,158 | $790 | $7,127 |
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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 $645.
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 $2,332.
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 4,701 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 $426 which is $1,906 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Detroit.
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
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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
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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.
