Apartments for Rent with Specials in the Downtown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI (31 Rentals)

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Apartments in the Downtown Detroit area of Detroit with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.

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Woodward West
Rent Specials
$1,225 - $3,400Special Offer
Discounts Spring into your new home by June 15th and receive $2000 OFF your rent! Call the office for more details.
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Woodward West

3439 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48201
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City Place Detroit
Rent Specials
$900 - $1,375Special Offer
1 Month Free Receive your 11th month free on a 12 month lease! Call for details. *Must be in good standing and have approved credit and inco
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City Place Detroit

1600 Antietam AveDetroit, MI 48207
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Briggs Houze
Rent Specials
$975 - $2,200Special Offer
Specials Application fee credited $500 towards move in costs! Call & schedule your tour today!
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Briggs Houze

114 W Adams RdDetroit, MI 48226
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The Residences Water Square
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$1,600 - $5,700Special Offer
Specials Sign a lease in May and don't pay rent or Internet until July. Same day signing will receive a $1,620 parking credit.* Promotion ap
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The Residences Water Square

222 3rd AveDetroit, MI 48226
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The Lofts of Merchants Row
Rent Specials
$1,245 - $2,030Special Offer
Specials Let Your Next Chapter BLOOM with ONE MONTH FREE! Move in by May 31st to take advantage of this LIMITED TIME Special! Call today!
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The Lofts of Merchants Row

1247 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48226
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eXchange Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,395 - $2,610Special Offer
Specials Apply within 48 hours of touring and receive Waived Application and Administrative fees, in addition to an additional $500 off Move
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eXchange Apartments

310 Gratiot AveDetroit, MI 48226
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Town Residences
Rent Specials
$840 - $1,170Special Offer
Specials Apply and move in by 5.31.26 and receive a $500 credit and Spin to Win an additional $250 gift card!
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Town Residences

1511 1st StDetroit, MI 48226
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The Auburn
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$1,350 - $1,450Special Offer
1 Month Free April Flowers Brought You... A MONTH OF FREE RENT??? That's Right! Apply and Move-in in May and get 1 Month of FREE Rent for a
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The Auburn

4240 Cass AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Westwill Apartments Midtown
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$900 - $1,750Special Offer
Discounts Receive either $100 off per month on the advertised rental rate OR take $1,200 off upfront when you sign a 12-month lease. Must si
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Westwill Apartments Midtown

640 W Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Amo
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$750 - $1,850Special Offer
1 Month Free Apply within 48 hours of your tour & receive one month of rent free upon approved application and move-in. We look forward to w
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The Amo

66 Adelaide StDetroit, MI 48201
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Wellesley
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1 Month Free Apply Today and Receive One Month FREE at Move-In!*
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Wellesley

651 W Hancock StDetroit, MI 48201
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Palms East
Rent Specials
$1,200 - $1,500Special Offer
Specials May Move-In Special! For a limited time this May, enjoy great pricing on our 1-bedroom units! 1 Bedroom Balcony Units – $1199/month
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Palms East

1531 E Larned StDetroit, MI 48207
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Brighton Court Apartments
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$1,650 - $1,795Special Offer
1 Month Free LIMITED TIME OFFER: RECEIVE A $1,000 RENTAL BONUS OR UP TO ONE MONTH FREE RENT ON SELECT SUITES!* | ASK ABOUT OUR SENIOR INCENT
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Brighton Court Apartments

350 Elliott StWindsor, ON N9A 6Y7
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Ouellette Place
Rent Specials
$1,500 - $1,900
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Ouellette Place

810 Ouellette AvWindsor, ON N9A 6Z1
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Carnegie
Rent Specials
$1,315 - $1,920
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$1,315 - $1,920

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$1,315 - $1,920
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Carnegie

450 Victoria AveWindsor, ON N9A 6T7
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Top Detroit Apartments in the Downtown Detroit Area with Move-In Specials Ending Soon

Specials updated: 05-31-2026

Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top Downtown Detroit, MI apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!

Palms East

May Move-In Special! For a limited time this May, enjoy great pricing on our 1-bedroom units! 1 Bedroom Balcony Units – $1199/month 1 Bedroom Garden Units – $1149/month Comfort, convenience, and value all in one place!! CALL US TODAY!Expires 05-31-2026

Westwill Apartments Midtown

Receive either $100 off per month on the advertised rental rate OR take $1,200 off upfront when you sign a 12-month lease. Must sign a lease by 5/31 Choose the option that works best for your budget and move-in needs.Expires 05-31-2026

Brighton Court Apartments

LIMITED TIME OFFER: RECEIVE A $1,000 RENTAL BONUS OR UP TO ONE MONTH FREE RENT ON SELECT SUITES!* | ASK ABOUT OUR SENIOR INCENTIVE!*Expires 05-31-2026

eXchange Apartments

Apply within 48 hours of touring and receive Waived Application and Administrative fees, in addition to an additional $500 off Move-In Costs when you move by June 30th!Expires 06-01-2026

Waters Edge Apartments of Harbortown

Call today to find out how easy it can be to move-in!!Expires 06-01-2026

Washington Park Apartments

Call TODAY to learn about our Look & Lease Special!Expires 06-01-2026

The Palms

Up to $750 OFF Move-in Costs!Expires 06-01-2026

The Residences Water Square

Sign a lease in May and don't pay rent or Internet until July. Same day signing will receive a $1,620 parking credit.* Promotion applies to qualified applications and twelve month leases. Restrictions apply. Must sign before 5/31/2026.Expires 06-01-2026

Woodward West

Spring into your new home by June 15th and receive $2000 OFF your rent! Call the office for more details.Expires 06-01-2026

The Hamilton Midtown Detroit

One Month Free Rent *Restrictions apply.Expires 06-01-2026

Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in Downtown Detroit, MI

Specials updated: 05-31-2026

Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Downtown Detroit, MI. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.

Friendship Meadows LDHA

Gated, security, private entry, some utilities are paid, affordable Housing!!Expires 12-31-2026

Carnegie

*Conditions apply. Offer is applicable to new and approved applicants for select suites only. Incentive is applied as a rent credit, distributed over the lease term or as otherwise determined by management. Minimum 12-month lease term required. Offer is subject to change or cancellation without notice and cannot be combined with any other promotion. Conditions apply. Please contact the leasing office for full details and eligibility. Photos, dimensions, and pricing are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the exact features or layout of the available unit. Actual units may vary., E & O. E.Expires 07-31-2026

Pasadena Apartments

Security deposit set to $350 if qualified!Expires 08-31-2026

Washington Park Apartments

Call TODAY to learn about our Look & Lease Special!Expires 06-01-2026

The Palms

Up to $750 OFF Move-in Costs!Expires 06-01-2026

The Residences Water Square

Sign a lease in May and don't pay rent or Internet until July. Same day signing will receive a $1,620 parking credit.* Promotion applies to qualified applications and twelve month leases. Restrictions apply. Must sign before 5/31/2026.Expires 06-01-2026

Woodward West

Spring into your new home by June 15th and receive $2000 OFF your rent! Call the office for more details.Expires 06-01-2026

eXchange Apartments

Apply within 48 hours of touring and receive Waived Application and Administrative fees, in addition to an additional $500 off Move-In Costs when you move by June 30th!Expires 06-01-2026

The Lofts of Merchants Row

Let Your Next Chapter BLOOM with ONE MONTH FREE! Move in by May 31st to take advantage of this LIMITED TIME Special! Call today!Expires 06-01-2026

The Hamilton Midtown Detroit

One Month Free Rent *Restrictions apply.Expires 06-01-2026

Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Specials Downtown Detroit Apartments

What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in Downtown Detroit?

Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Detroit is at Friendship Meadows LDHA listed at $445.

How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials Downtown Detroit Apartment?

The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Detroit is $1,721.

What is the largest Rent Specials Downtown Detroit Apartment for rent?

Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Detroit is a 1,500 square feet unit starting from $1,599 at Washington Park Apartments.

What is the average size for Downtown Detroit Rent Specials Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Downtown Detroit is currently at 529 sq ft.

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