
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI from $475 (155 Rentals)


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2023 Tuxedo St

120 Glynn Ct.

Victoria Place Apartments

7850 East Jefferson

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80 Seward Apartments

Hazelwood Manor

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71 Garfield St

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Town Residences

Pasadena Apartments

127 Seward Ave, Unit Studio

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The Belcrest
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Parkview Senior Apartments

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28Grand

Wabash Flats

Philip Houze

The Hamilton Midtown Detroit
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The Debora

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The Pavilion

1800 W Bethune St, Unit 206

6465 Sterling St, Unit 304

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40 Hague

Left Field

The Atrium Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Detroit?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Studio Apartments | $1,181 | $475 | $3,150 |
| Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,370 | $445 | $5,240 |
| Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,711 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $800 | $7,290 |
| Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,027 | $795 | $4,500 |
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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 $650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Detroit?
The cheapest apartment in Detroit is Garages-413 Saint John-Wyandotte which is listed at $125, while the average apartment in Detroit costs $2,254.
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 2,730 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 $421 which is $1,833 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Detroit.
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