Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Corktown Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (60 Rentals)

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28Grand
$1,010 - $1,390
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$1,010 - $1,390
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Studio Apartments Available Aug 17

28Grand

28 W Grand River AveDetroit, MI 48226
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The Press/321
$1,760 - $2,975
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$1,760 - $2,975
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The Press/321

321 W Lafayette BlvdDetroit, MI 48226
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The Ferguson
$1,825 - $2,175
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$1,825 - $2,175
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The Ferguson

1448 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48226
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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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35W
$1,900 - $2,365
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35W

35 W Grand River AveDetroit, MI 48226
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Heather Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Hall

3444 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Briggs Houze
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briggs Houze

114 W Adams RdDetroit, MI 48226
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14th Street Lofts
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14th Street Lofts

2101 W Lafayette BlvdDetroit, MI 48216
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Coat Factory Lofts
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Coat Factory Lofts

1652 W Fort StDetroit, MI 48216
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2623 Cochrane St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2623 Cochrane St

2623 Cochrane StDetroit, MI 48216
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Corktown, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Corktown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Corktown area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Henry Street Apartments priced from $660. Heather Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable Corktown apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Henry Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$660
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$780
The AmoThe CliffordStudio,1BA$850
Delray Senior Housing1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$899
Town ResidencesS10Studio,1BA$935
Wabash FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Philip HouzeStudioStudio,1BA$975
Preserve on Ash - Phase I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
The CornerStudio (S)Studio,1BA$1,050
The James Scott MansionThe Radical #1Studio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Corktown, MI

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Corktown area is the $1.74 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Preserve on Ash - Phase I in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Corktown apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Philip Houze starting at $2,100 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Necklace District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Corktown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Preserve on Ash - Phase I3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.74
Philip Houze2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.06
Delray Senior Housing2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.23
Henry Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
North Corktown Apartments2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
The Brooke on Bagley1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.05
Fyfe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.15
Wabash Flats1/1 Furnished1BR,1BA$2.13
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.70
Town ResidencesS10Studio ,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Corktown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Corktown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Corktown is under $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Corktown?

The cheapest apartment in Corktown is Delray Senior Housing which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Corktown costs $3,882.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Corktown?

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Corktown?

Cheap apartments in Corktown have an average cost of $495 which is $3,387 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Corktown.

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