Studio Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI (353 Rentals)

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Detroit Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 04, 2025

There are currently 3648 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Detroit, MI that range in price from $456 to $3,175. Midtown Detroit, Downtown Detroit and Sugar Hill are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Detroit with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Midtown Detroit138$1,095$550
Downtown Detroit124$1,160$645
Sugar Hill109$1,175$672
Brush Park100$1,100$672
East Side Detroit98$900$550
Poletown86$1,099$672
Cass Park83$1,303$795
East Central79$1,200$700
Foxtown79$1,300$750
Cass Corridor76$1,095$672

Largest Available Detroit Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Detroit, MI is found at Arbor Lofts in the West Side neighborhood and is 800 square feet priced from $1,450. Solaire Senior Living in the Pembroke neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 680 square feet and currently listed start at $919. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Detroit:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Arbor LoftsVillage3800 Sq Ft$1,450
Solaire Senior LivingStudio680 Sq Ft$919
DuCharme Place ApartmentsA2674 Sq Ft$1,495
RCI Covington ApartmentsADA Studio650 Sq Ft$975
The LakesSTUDIO600 Sq Ft$970
The Debora0BR/1.0BA600 Sq Ft$995
West Village LoftsStudio600 Sq Ft$1,500
The PavilionOrleans590 Sq Ft$1,102
Majestic ApartmentsFurnished Studio500 Sq Ft$750

Cheapest Available Detroit Studio Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Detroit, MI is the Studio 1 Bathroom - 381 Holbrook Model starting from $550 at Holbrook Apartments in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood. The second most affordable Detroit Studio is the Studio Model at New Center Commons starting at $585 in the Art Center neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Detroit is currently $1,207. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Detroit:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Holbrook ApartmentsStudio 1 Bathroom - 381 Holbrook$550
New Center CommonsStudio$585
Top of the Drive ApartmentsStudio$625
Bedford ApartmentsStudio$645
Seward ManorLarge Studio$695
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bath$700
EDINGER APARTMENTSEdinger Studio$700
EastpointStudio 1 Bathroom - 1130 Holcomb$730
Majestic ApartmentsUnfurnished Studio$750
Hubbard ApartmentsS - Studio$750

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Detroit Overview

The crown jewel of the great state of Michigan, Detroit is truly a unique and dynamic city with a long and proud history. A working class hub known as much for its automobile industry heritage as its long pedigree of rock-n-roll, the 'motor city' likes its collars blue and its nightlife red hot.

Why live in Detroit, MI?

From the vast history that practically drips from each and every stately building to the still-active rock club stages that have birthed everyone from Iggy Pop to the White Stripes, Detroit's cultural impact is undeniable. Its residents are a proud and stately bunch, and the area's long history with the automobile industry has made Detroit a city where generations of families have dubbed it home.

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Getting Around Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Detroit Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Detroit with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Detroit is at Holbrook Apartments listed at $550.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Detroit Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Detroit is $1,207.

What is the largest available Studio Detroit Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Detroit is a 800 square feet unit starting from $1,450 at Arbor Lofts.

What is the average size for Detroit Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Detroit is currently 471 sq ft.

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