
Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI Under $1,000 (502 Rentals)


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15453 Mendota St, Unit Upper

The Pavilion

The Debora

GoodHomes Detroit

Broderick Manor

Brainard

Genesis Villas

Union at Midtown

Redford Manor South
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The Atrium Apartments

Grant & Main - 10343 Crocuslawn St

Ramblewood Apartments

Chateau Manor

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Emerald Springs

Roberts III Apartments

Parkview Senior Apartments

The Barlum

Dolson Arms Apartments

City Place Detroit
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St Regis House Apartments

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5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West

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4442 Freer St, Unit 4442 apt 2 a

Brentwood

Delray Senior Housing

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River Park

The Belcrest

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1403 Morrell St, Unit 1409

Hidden Pines

Pablo Davis Senior Living Center
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Renaissance Village

Wabash Flats

Greenfield Apartments

Joy Apartments

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Terrace Court

Palmer Lofts Apartments

The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis

11411 Wyoming St

Pasadena Apartments

Doctor Violet T Lewis Apartments
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Pilgrim Meadows

Town Residences

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1261 Pennsylvania St, Unit 1261

RCI Covington Apartments

Lafayette Towers

Village Park Apartments

The Abington

71 Garfield St

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2920 Columbus St, Unit 2W

Puritan 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 Under $1000 | $1,169 | $475 | $7,785 |
| Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1000 | $1,382 | $445 | $5,240 |
| Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1000 | $1,740 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1000 | $2,027 | $800 | $7,785 |
| Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1000 | $2,264 | $865 | $4,500 |
| Detroit 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Detroit
How much are Studio apartments in Detroit?
There are currently 728 Studio Apartments in Detroit with rent ranges from $475 to $7,785 with an average price of $1,169.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Detroit Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Detroit ranges from $445 to $5,240 with an average monthly rent of $1,382.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Detroit cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Detroit range from $700 to $10,432. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,740.
How expensive are Detroit Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 359 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Detroit on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $800 to $7,785 - averaging $2,027 for the location.
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