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28Grand
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28 W Grand River AveDetroit, MI 48226
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92 E Forest Ave
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92 E Forest Ave

92 E Forest AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Detroit Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Detroit area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Friendship Meadows LDHA priced from $445. CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $663. Here are the most affordable Downtown Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Friendship Meadows LDHA1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$445
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$663
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$705
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsStudio / One Bathroom ($795)Studio,1BA$795
Regency TowerStudio BStudio,1BA$799
The PalmsStudio A3Studio,1BA$895
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$899
The LindleyBT StudioStudio,1BA$899
Westwill Apartments MidtownThe Mack1BR,1BA$900
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Detroit, MI

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Detroit area is the $1.18 price per square foot 1 Bed/1 Bath Model at The Murray in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Downtown Detroit apartment is the Rooftop - 3/2 Model at River Place starting at $1,950 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Detroit apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Murray1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
River PlaceRooftop - 3/23BR,2BA$1.56
Brainard Street Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.16
E & B Brewery LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.10
Van Dyke Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
The CommodoreFurnished 1 -Bedroom Apt.1BR,1BA$1.56
Jean RivardThe Quarter1BR,1BA$1.27
Friendship Meadows LDHA2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935)1BR,1BA$1.56
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.53

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Michigan, including Detroit. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $2,230.

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 46 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 $468 which is $1,762 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Detroit.

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