1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI (386 Rentals)

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Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Detroit area of Detroit, MI is found at Guoin Street Lofts and is listed at 1,518 square feet priced from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Guoin Street LoftsSingle1,518 Sq Ft$1,450
The AddisonPenthouse1,362 Sq Ft$3,999
The Murray1 Bed/1 Bath1,334 Sq Ft$1,500
Orleans LandingA41,233 Sq Ft$2,390
Palms East1 Bedroom w/Loft940 Sq Ft$1,500
The Claridge Apartments1bed/ 1bath880 Sq Ft$1,350
Westwill ApartmentsOne Bedroom551 Sq Ft$1,006
Carnegie1 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s)430 Sq Ft$1,395

Cheapest Available Downtown Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Detroit of Detroit, MI is the 1x1 Model starting from $479 at 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing). The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Detroit is currently $1,674. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)1x1$479
Broderick ManorOne Bedroom, One Bathroom (Junior)$845
71 Garfield St1 Bed, 1 bath$900
Pasadena Investments LLC1B/1B$900
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935)$935
Heather Hall1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$950
The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis1 Bedroom Apt$950
Strathmore ApartmentsA6$965
City Club Apartments Lafayette ParkA4 Aff$965
El Tovar Apartments1 bedroom 1 Bathroom$975

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Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Detroit. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Detroit Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Detroit with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Detroit is at 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) listed at $479.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Detroit Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Detroit is $1,674.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Detroit Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Detroit is a 1,518 square feet unit starting from $1,450 at Guoin Street Lofts.

What is the average size for Downtown Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Detroit is currently 500 sq ft.

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