Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bricktown Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (89 Rentals)

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28Grand
$1,070 - $1,390
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$1,070 - $1,390

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Studio Apartments Available Sep 7

28Grand

28 W Grand River AveDetroit, MI 48226
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The Stott
$1,535
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18

The Stott

1150 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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Philip Houze
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Philip Houze

415 Clifford StDetroit, MI 48226
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Coat Factory Lofts
Studio Apartments

Coat Factory Lofts

1652 W Fort StDetroit, MI 48216
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The Malcomson
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Malcomson

1215 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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Security Trust Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Security Trust Lofts

735 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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Branch Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Branch Lofts

1422 Michigan AveDetroit, MI 48216

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Bricktown, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bricktown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bricktown area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at New Cadillac Square Apartments priced from $795. Lafayette Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $824. Here are the most affordable Bricktown apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsStudio / One Bathroom ($795)Studio,1BA$795
Lafayette TowersHartStudio,1BA$824
Town ResidencesS2Studio,1BA$840
The PalmsStudio A1Studio,1BA$895
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
The AmoThe PeterboroStudio,1BA$900
Briggs HouzeStudioStudio,1BA$975
The PavilionLafayetteStudio,1BA$1,049
The CornerStudio (S)Studio,1BA$1,050
University Ave Apartments WindsorBachelorStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bricktown, MI

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bricktown area is the $1.73 price per square foot C3PH - Penthouse Model at The Millie on Brush in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $2,445. The second greatest value Bricktown apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Caron Tower Apartments starting at $1,580 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bricktown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Millie on BrushC3PH - Penthouse2BR,2BA$1.73
Caron Tower Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.81
Jean RivardThe Quarter1BR,1BA$1.27
The Kales Building1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.81
Palms EastBalcony1BR,1BA$1.69
Central Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MIStudioStudio ,1BA$1.69
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935)1BR,1BA$1.56
The Claridge ApartmentsPenthouse StudioStudio ,1BA$1.98
Briggs HouzeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81

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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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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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Bricktown, Detroit, MI

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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Bricktown, Detroit, and the greater Detroit area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bricktown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bricktown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bricktown is under $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bricktown?

The cheapest apartment in Bricktown is New Cadillac Square Apartments which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Bricktown costs $2,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bricktown?

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 45 regular apartments in Bricktown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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