
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bagley Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (57 Rentals)
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18461 Washburn St

Sherwood Heights

15356 Washburn St

Pickford Place Apartments

Pilgrim Meadows

Doctor Violet T Lewis Apartments

15766 Hartwell St

15851 Wildemere St, Unit Lower Flat, Unit Lower Flat

14951 Strathmoor St
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RCI Covington Apartments

15395 Linwood St

15878 Kentucky St, Unit Upper

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2312 Pasadena St, Unit 2312 Dena Unit 1, Unit 2312 Dena Unit 1

20258 Schaefer Hwy, Unit 23, Unit 23

15765 Washburn St

Palmer Lofts Apartments

17515 Northlawn St, Unit Lower Flat, Unit Lower Flat

17308 Oak Dr

17150 Santa Rosa Dr
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19975 Schaefer Hwy

The Baxter Apartments

20129 Stratford Rd, Unit 2

16174 Princeton St, Unit 2

18675 Meyers Rd

14903 Tracey St

1000 Whitmore

825 Whitmore

Merton Road

950 Whitmore
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900 Whitmore

College Grove

850 Whitmore

Florentine East

15388 Appoline St

15608 Wabash St

15018 Hubbell Ave

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14950 Stoepel St

RCI Manderson
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20248 Schaefer Hwy

Mary Jane Apartments

15805 Baylis

16510 Cruse St

Laker McNichols Apartments

16889 Washburn St

16630 Washburn St

14881 Mendota St

20460 Griggs St

16837 Hubbell Ave
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Bagley, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bagley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagley Studio Apartments | $870 | $795 | $905 |
| Bagley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $962 | $775 | $1,300 |
| Bagley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,233 | $850 | $1,800 |
| Bagley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,633 | $1,300 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bagley Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Cheapest Available Bagley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bagley area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Stacey Ann Apartments priced from $765. Pickford Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable Bagley apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacey Ann Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Pickford Place Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Pilgrim Meadows | One Bedroom Upper | 1BR,1BA | $841 |
| Doctor Violet T Lewis Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $844 |
| RCI Covington Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Sherwood Heights | The Alan | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Palmer Lofts Apartments | 2BR/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Baxter Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Flats of Ferndale | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bagley, MI
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bagley area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at RCI Covington Townhouses in the in the Pembroke neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Bagley apartment is the 3135 W McNichols Rd Model at 3135 W McNichols Rd, Unit upper floor apartment starting at $1,300 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Pembroke neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bagley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCI Covington Townhouses | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 3135 W McNichols Rd, Unit upper floor apartment | 3135 W McNichols Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| RCI Shelbourne | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Sherwood Heights | The Friar | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| 2312 Pasadena St, Unit 2312 Dena Unit 1 | 2312 Pasadena St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Palmer Lofts Apartments | 2BR/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Baxter Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Pickford Place Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Pilgrim Meadows | One Bedroom Upper | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Stacey Ann Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bagley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bagley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bagley is under $1,170.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bagley?
The cheapest apartment in Bagley is Stacey Ann Apartments which is listed at $765, while the average apartment in Bagley costs $1,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bagley?
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 4 regular apartments in Bagley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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