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11641 Mansfield St

411 Piquette Ave

Orleans Landing

DuCharme Place Apartments

227 Iron St

489 Philip St

University Club

The Auburn

20045 Greenlawn St

1928 Gladstone St

15857 Evanston St

7107 St John St

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The Lofts on Mack

Addison Apartments

Detroit Savings Bank

CBD Detroit Apartments

664 Gladstone Ave, Unit 664 Gladstone Ave

Washington Park Apartments

Riverfront Towers

eXchange Apartments

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RCI Covington Townhouses

506 E Kirby St

4735 Rohns St

13411 Tacoma St

512-514 Westminster St

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The Commodore

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2502 Baldwin St, Unit 1

1941 Orleans St

4811 Seyburn St

Central Apartments

Shelborne Square Apartments

La Salle Manor

1000 Whitmore

Mimosa Apartments

825 Whitmore

381 Covington

Schaefer Manor Apartments

Dexter Apartments

Gardenview Estates

Petoskey Place

300 Whitmore

Plymouth Green Apartments

Merton Road

Parkway Apartments

East 7 Mile Apartments

Islandview Apartments

Hancock Court

Manning Manor

950 Whitmore
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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 | $1,201 | $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.
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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
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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
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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
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.