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The Lofts on Mack
$1,250 - $1,450
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The Lofts on Mack

240 Mack AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Islandview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Islandview Apartments

445 Field StDetroit, MI 48214
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Hancock Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hancock Court

665 W Hancock StDetroit, MI 48201
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730 Clark St
1 Bedroom Apartments

730 Clark St

730 Clark StDetroit, MI 48209
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Grand Place Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Place Apartments

190 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48207
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MLK on 2nd
1 Bedroom Apartments

MLK on 2nd

3515 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201

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The Renaud & Touraine
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Renaud & Touraine

4762-4744 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Noel Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Noel Village

2158 Chene StDetroit, MI 48207
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University Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Meadows

4500 Trumbull StDetroit, MI 48208
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The Barbara
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Barbara

512-514 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48216
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Heather Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Hall

3444 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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The Villa Lante
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Villa Lante

663 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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TheFinnMidtown
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

TheFinnMidtown

678 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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Wilner's Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wilner's Arms

133 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48207
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The Orington
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Orington

459 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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Orchestra Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Orchestra Tower

3501 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Chene Park Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chene Park Commons

2001 Chene StDetroit, MI 48207
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Medical Center Courts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Medical Center Courts

4276 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48201
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Hubbard Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hubbard Apartments

1241 Hubbard StDetroit, MI 48209
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Strathmore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Strathmore Apartments

70 W Alexandrine StDetroit, MI 48201
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Selden Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Selden Manor

686 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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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 $850.

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 $2,600.

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 120 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 $549 which is $2,051 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Detroit.

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