Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI (52 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the Downtown Detroit area of Detroit as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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Riverfront Towers
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Riverfront Towers

100-300 Riverfront DrDetroit, MI 48226
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The Scott at Brush Park
Short Term Available
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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The Scott at Brush Park

3150 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48201
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The Hamilton Midtown Detroit
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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The Hamilton Midtown Detroit

40 Davenport StDetroit, MI 48201
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Waters Edge of Harbortown
Short Term Available
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2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Mo
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Waters Edge of Harbortown

3500 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48207
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The Albert - Capitol Park
Short Term Available
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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The Albert - Capitol Park

1214-1230 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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Washington Park Apartments
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Short Term Available
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6 Months, 9 Months, 12 Months, 14 Months, 16 Months
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Washington Park Apartments

1431 Washington BlvdDetroit, MI 48226
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CBD Detroit Apartments
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11
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CBD Detroit Apartments

313 Park AveDetroit, MI 48226
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The Auburn
Short Term Available
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1 Month, 2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Mon
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The Auburn

4240 Cass AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Wellesley
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11
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Wellesley

651 W Hancock StDetroit, MI 48201
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Kasa Cadillac Square Detroit
Short Term Available
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30 Months, 30 Months, 1 Month, 3 Months, 6 Months, 12
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Kasa Cadillac Square Detroit

139 Cadillac SqDetroit, MI 48226
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Sheridan Court
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11
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Sheridan Court

4401-4417 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Grand Place Apartments
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
1 Month
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Grand Place Apartments

190 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48207
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The Lindley
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 9 Months, 12 Months
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The Lindley

479 W Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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525 W Lafayette Blvd
Short Term Available
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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525 W Lafayette Blvd

525 W Lafayette BlvdDetroit, MI 48226
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Pet Friendly Rating

This area of town is known as one of the best-regarded neighborhoods for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Downtown Detroit Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Downtown Detroit?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Downtown Detroit is at The James Scott Mansion listed at $775.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Downtown Detroit Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Downtown Detroit is $1,784.

What is the largest Short-term Downtown Detroit Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Detroit is a 5,075 square feet unit starting from $1,378 at Riverfront Towers.

What is the average size for Downtown Detroit Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Downtown Detroit is currently at 520 sq ft.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.