
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI from $400 (835 Rentals) Page 5 of 17
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Central Park

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2072 Wabash St

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3685 Bedford St, Unit Bedford #1

1162 Virginia Park St

3734 Atkinson St

12847 Maiden St

1534-1536 W Euclid St

2627 John R St

3783 Tyler St

The Ashley

Eddystone

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RCI Shelbourne

Palms East

River Place

4243 Clements St

3740 Tyler St

14137 Mansfield St

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6829 Abington Ave, Unit 1

4837 Cadieux Rd

4811 Cadieux Rd

4865 Cadieux Rd

4837 Cadieux Rd

18331 W Chicago

11171 Charlemagne Ave

4837 Cadieux Rd

2925 Helen St

1224/1226 Virginia Park - FDR - A

15512 Mendota St

799 E Grand Blvd

Woodward West

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4844 Commonwealth St, Unit UB

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4848 Commonwealth St, Unit 4

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2282 Belvidere St

17646 Woodbine St

9176 Chamberlain St

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Elaine Lofts

9365 Birwood St

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Residences at 150 Bagley

Cathedral Arts Apartments

Brainard Flats

The Brooke on Bagley

E & B Brewery Lofts

The James Scott Mansion

The Boulevard

The Claridge Apartments

Grayhaven Marina Village

1932 Taylor St

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14716 Archdale St, Unit 1

3824 Tyler 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 | $1,201 | $475 | $3,150 |
| Cheap Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $445 | $4,995 |
| Cheap Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $695 | $9,154 |
| Cheap Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,066 | $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.
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
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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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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.