Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brooks Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (23 Rentals)

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Regency Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Apartments

9601 Greenfield RdDetroit, MI 48227
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Joy Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Joy Apartments

14725 Joy RdDetroit, MI 48228
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14918 Joy Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

14918 Joy Rd

14918 Joy RdDetroit, MI 48228

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Alexander Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alexander Court

9331-9384 Rutherford StDetroit, MI 48228
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18110 Waever
1 Bedroom Apartments

18110 Waever

18110 WaeverDetroit, MI 48228

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Worthfield Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Worthfield Apartments

11724 Greenfield RdDetroit, MI 48227
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Delphi Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Delphi Apartment

9176 Greenfield RdDetroit, MI 48228
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15100 Tireman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

15100 Tireman St

15100 Tireman StDetroit, MI 48228
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Chicago Crossings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chicago Crossings

18251 Fitzpatrick StDetroit, MI 48228

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Duke Arms
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Duke Arms

15411 W Chicago StDetroit, MI 48228

Brooks, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brooks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brooks area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Dearborn Town Center Senior priced from $621. Franklin Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $676. Here are the most affordable Brooks apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$621
Franklin Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$676
Dorchester Armsone bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Stanley Manor Apartments1 - bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Greenview Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brooks, MI

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brooks area is the $1.46 price per square foot Coleridge Townhome Model at Fairlane Woods Apartments in the in the Warrendale neighborhood starting from $2,203. The second greatest value Brooks apartment is the newly renovated two bedroom Model at Dorchester Arms starting at $1,100 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the North Rosedale Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brooks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairlane Woods ApartmentsColeridge Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.46
Dorchester Armsnewly renovated two bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Franklin Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.67
Romarta Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.99
Stanley Manor Apartments1 - bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Greenview Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Brooks, Detroit, MI

Ranked #97

Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brooks Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brooks?

The cheapest apartment in Brooks is Dearborn Town Center Senior which is listed at $621, while the average apartment in Brooks costs $1,804.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brooks?

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 Brooks that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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