Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Delray Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (22 Rentals)

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Central Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Central Apartments

2625 Central StDetroit, MI 48209
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730 Clark St
1 Bedroom Apartments

730 Clark St

730 Clark StDetroit, MI 48209
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7121 W Vernor Hwy
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7121 W Vernor Hwy

7121 W Vernor HwyDetroit, MI 48209
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Student Housing
$750
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5 Bedroom Apartments

Student Housing

3218 Baby StWindsor, ON N9C 1K5
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Delray, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Delray Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Delray area of Detroit, MI is a 5 Beds unit found at Student Housing priced from $750. Morrell Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Delray apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student Housing5 Beds, 2 baths5BR,2BA$750
Morrell ApartmentsOne Bedroom 21BR,1BA$995
Hubbard ApartmentsA - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
Central ApartmentsTwo Bedroom (B1)2BR,1BA$1,095
Marine Court Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,161

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Delray, MI

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Delray area is the $0.34 price per square foot 5 Beds, 2 baths Model at Student Housing in the in the Southwest Detroit neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Delray apartment is the 1 Bed/1 Bath Model at The Murray starting at $1,495 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Delray apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Student Housing5 Beds, 2 baths5BR,2BA$0.34
The Murray1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
675 Chippawa StStudent Housing3BR,1BA$0.59
635 ChippawaStudent Housing3BR,1BA$0.59
3404 Bloomfield RdStudent Housing3BR,1BA$0.59
591 St Joseph St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.65
528 Chippawa St3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$0.65
556 Chippawa StStudent Housing3BR,1BA$0.65
Central ApartmentsTwo Bedroom (B)2BR,1BA$1.49
Hubbard ApartmentsA - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.66

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Delray, Detroit, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Delray Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Delray Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Delray Apartment is $995 at Morrell Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Delray Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Delray is starting from $1,095 at Central Apartments.

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