Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI Under $2,000 (82 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Detroit as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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Book Tower
$1,850 - $3,380
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$1,850 - $3,380
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10

Book Tower

1265 Washington BlvdDetroit, MI 48226
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28Grand
$1,070 - $1,390
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$1,070 - $1,390
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Studio Apartments Available Aug 24

28Grand

28 W Grand River AveDetroit, MI 48226
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Bethune Lofts
$1,050 - $1,850
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$1,050 - $1,850
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Bethune Lofts

1800 W Bethune StDetroit, MI 48206
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Exploring Metro Detroit: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Rental Guide

Looking for an apartment near Detroit? Our local expert guides you through 12 of Metro Detroit's best communities across four distinct corridors to help you find the perfect fit.

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12775 Plymouth Rd
$605 - $825
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$605 - $825
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12775 Plymouth Rd

12775 Plymouth RdDetroit, MI 48227
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property at 457 E Kirby St

$1,896 - $1,925

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1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 9

457 E Kirby St

DetroitMI48202

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The Aurora
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Aurora

3402 Brush StDetroit, MI 48201
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FORT SHELBY
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

FORT SHELBY

525 W Lafayette BlvdDetroit, MI 48226
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Mary Jane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mary Jane Apartments

17524 3rd StDetroit, MI 48203
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Briggs Houze
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briggs Houze

114 W Adams RdDetroit, MI 48226
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Relocate to Detroit: Top Neighborhoods and Apartment Options Near Major Area Employers

Explore the best residential neighborhoods and apartment options near major employers like GM, Ford, Stellantis, Rocket Companies, and Corewell Health. Find your perfect Motor City home.

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Bonnieview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bonnieview Apartments

23411 W 8 Mile RdDetroit, MI 48219
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The Sandstone
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Sandstone

15339 Greenfield RdDetroit, MI 48227
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Grand Place Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Place Apartments

190 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48207
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Four Corners Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Four Corners Apartments

18615 Telegraph RdDetroit, MI 48219
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Park Lane Apartments
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$1,530 - $1,975
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$1,530 - $1,975
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Park Lane Apartments

23344 Park Place DrSouthfield, MI 48033
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The Detroit Insiders Renting Guide: A Local's Look Under the Hood

Moving to Detroit? Get the local breakdown on affordable rental options, easy commutes, and how to navigate the People Mover and Q-Line downtown.

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Woodridge Apartments
$1,279 - $1,582
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$1,279 - $1,582
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Woodridge Apartments

18242 Middlebelt RdLivonia, MI 48152
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Detroit area for Off-Campus Student Housing. Find your perfect Detroit Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Detroit Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Detroit?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Detroit is at 12775 Plymouth Rd listed at $605.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Detroit Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Detroit is $1,697.

What is the largest Short-term Detroit Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Detroit is a 9,687 square feet unit starting from $1,402 at 226 Mt Elliott St.

What is the average size for Detroit Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Detroit is currently at 829 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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Exploring Metro Detroit: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Rental Guide

Written by: Tim Brown

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Metro Detroit. As covered in other articles, the City of Detroit has much to offer to renters.

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Relocate to Detroit: Top Neighborhoods and Apartment Options Near Major Area Employers

Written by: Tim Brown

The auto industry remains the largest employment sector in the Motor City and surrounding communities, though the metro area has a significant presence in other sectors, including medical and financial services.

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The Detroit Insider's Renting Guide: A Locals Look Under the Hood of Motown

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 and have witnessed the city and its surrounding metro area undergo a renaissance.

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

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Detroit is an exciting and vibrant city with many educational and employment opportunities, and many neighborhoods to choose from while attending school.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.