
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $445 (151 Rentals) Page 2 of 4


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Detroit?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Detroit Studio Apartments | $1,193 | $663 | $3,150 |
Downtown Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,633 | $445 | $7,884 |
| Downtown Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,484 | $825 | $9,921 |
| Downtown Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,479 | $595 | $5,140 |
| Downtown Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Detroit Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Detroit?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Detroit is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Detroit?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Detroit is Friendship Meadows LDHA which is listed at $445, while the average apartment in Downtown Detroit costs $2,365.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Detroit?
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 50 regular apartments in Downtown Detroit 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 Downtown Detroit?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Detroit have an average cost of $482 which is $1,883 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Detroit.
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