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The Barlum

City Place Detroit

17161 Denver St

3875 Garland St

5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West

2638 Richton St

4045 Clements St

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5133 Whitfield St

19044 Schoolcraft

15395 Linwood St

Parkview Senior Apartments

14702 Winthrop St

14702 Winthrop St

8931 Mt Elliott St

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266 King St, Unit 1 W

Westwill Apartments

Roberts III Apartments

Chateau Manor

The Jefferson

Redford Manor South

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4535 Commonwealth St

Pallister Plaisance Apartments

8126 Gartner St

15765 Washburn St

564 Marquette Dr

4055 Beniteau St

8873 Rutherford St

8880 Rutherford St

15878 Kentucky St

127 Seward Ave

Sterling Apartments

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12131 Schaefer Hwy

Genesis Villas

Redford Square Apartments

5074 Chalmers St

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7548 Elmhurst St, Unit 7548

22330 W Warren Ave

5074/5076 Chalmers - Alejandro Soto

Brainard Street Apartments

Ramblewood Apartments

28Grand

The Debora

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504 Westminster St

Village Park Apartments

Briggs Houze

Beach Club Detroit

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The Alexandrine

9353 Kentucky St

13646 Ohio St
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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Helpful Local Expert Guides

A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent
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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
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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.

The Detroit Insiders Renting Guide: A Locals Look Under the Hood of Motown
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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
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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

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.