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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 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) priced from $479. 71 Garfield St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Downtown Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)1x11BR,1BA$479
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$700
The BarbaraStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$775
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsStudio / One Bathroom ($795)Studio,1BA$795
Hubbard ApartmentsS - StudioStudio,1BA$795
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$799
Pasadena Investments LLCST/1BStudio,1BA$800
CBD Detroit ApartmentsStudio Affordable Program Nn-AFFStudio,1BA$825
Broderick ManorOne Bedroom, One Bathroom (Junior)1BR,1BA$845
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Detroit, MI

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Detroit area is the $0.96 price per square foot Single Model at Guoin Street Lofts in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Downtown Detroit apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Westwill Apartments starting at $1,580 with a $1.13 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.
Guoin Street LoftsSingle1BR,1BA$0.96
Westwill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
The Murray1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.12
743 Beaubien St, Unit 303743 Beaubien StStudio ,1BA$1.35
The Claridge Apartments1bed/ 1bath1BR,1BA$1.36
El Tovar Apartments2 bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Van Dyke Village Apartments2B 9402BR,1BA$1.17
Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)2x12BR,1BA$1.45
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.40

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Detroit?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Detroit is at 71 Garfield St listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Detroit Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Detroit Apartment is $479 at 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing).

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Detroit is starting from $1,010 at Pasadena Investments LLC.

What is the most affordable Downtown Detroit Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Detroit Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 71 Garfield St and starts from $1,400.

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