
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI Under $1,500 (115 Rentals)
Apartments in Detroit with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


DuCharme Place Apartments

The Coe at West Village

RCI Covington Townhouses

Lafayette West Apartments

The Millie on Brush

The Stott

Capitol Park Lofts

The Kales Building
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Kasa Cadillac Square Detroit

Orleans Landing

Grayhaven Marina Village

The Brooke on Bagley

Residences at 150 Bagley

Woodward West

Washington Park Apartments

Six55 Detroit

The Addison

River Place
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Detroit Savings Bank

The Farwell

Philip Houze

St. Regis House Apartments

Briggs Houze

The Press/321
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The Baxter Apartments

Ramblewood Apartments

eXchange Apartments

Beach Club Detroit

Strathmore Apartments

The Pavilion

Union at Midtown

Roberts III Apartments

City Place Detroit
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Parkview Senior Apartments

Pallister Plaisance Apartments

Regency Towers

CBD Detroit Apartments

Lafayette Towers

Palms Apartments

Town Residences

Riverfront Towers
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Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Detroit?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Detroit Studio Apartments | $1,207 | $456 | $3,175 |
Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,444 | $410 | $5,000 |
Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $457 | $8,220 |
Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,164 | $525 | $8,589 |
Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,172 | $790 | $10,000+ |
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Detroit, MI Local Guide
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Detroit
How much are Studio apartments in Detroit?
There are currently 338 Studio Apartments in Detroit with rent ranges from $410 to $3,175 with an average price of $2,186.
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 $410 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,444.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Detroit cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Detroit range from $457 to $8,220. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,799.
How expensive are Detroit Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 300 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Detroit on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $525 to $8,589 - averaging $2,164 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Written by: Tim Brown
I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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