Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Corktown Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $700 (53 Rentals)

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$1,849

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

3942 16th St

DetroitMI48208
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Heather Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Hall

3444 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201

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Coat Factory Lofts
Studio Apartments

Coat Factory Lofts

1652 W Fort StDetroit, MI 48216
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14th Street Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14th Street Lofts

2101 W Lafayette BlvdDetroit, 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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The Malcomson
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Malcomson

1215 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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David Whitney Building
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

David Whitney Building

1 Park AveDetroit, MI 48226
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FORT SHELBY
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

FORT SHELBY

525 W Lafayette BlvdDetroit, MI 48226
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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 Heather Hall priced from $705. Town Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Corktown apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$705
Town ResidencesS8Studio,1BA$935
The CharlotteStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$975
Briggs HouzeStudioStudio,1BA$999
Preserve on Ash - Phase I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,014
Corktown Ash ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$1,049
The CornerStudio (S)Studio,1BA$1,050
Left FieldStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
The AmoThe PeterboroStudio,1BA$1,050
The Broderick Tower (MCI)The CraneStudio,1BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Corktown, MI

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Corktown area is the $1.72 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Preserve on Ash - Phase I in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,180. The second greatest value Corktown apartment is the The Avenue Model at Elliott Building R starting at $2,180 with a $2.15 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$1.72
Elliott Building RThe Avenue1BR,1BA$2.15
2016 Wabash St, Unit Upstairs2016 Wabash St2BR,1BA$1.70
2014 Wabash St, Unit 12014 Wabash St2BR,1BA$1.72
Washington Park ApartmentsA2p - Premium1BR,1BA$2.16
The James Scott MansionThe Maverick1BR,1BA$1.92
Fyfe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.15
The Claridge ApartmentsPenthouse StudioStudio ,1BA$2.07
Philip HouzeStudioStudio ,1BA$2.04
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.53

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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 $1,070.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Corktown?

The cheapest apartment in Corktown is Heather Hall which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Corktown costs $3,785.

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 55 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 $513 which is $3,272 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Corktown.

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