Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $598 (62 Rentals)

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4535 Commonwealth St
$950 - $1,100
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$875 - $1,025
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$950 - $1,100
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4535 Commonwealth St

4535 Commonwealth StDetroit, MI 48208
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The Alexandrine
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$1,099
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$1,099 - $1,875
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$1,099 - $1,875
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The Alexandrine

664 W Alexandrine StDetroit, MI 48201
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Lafayette West Apartments
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$1,100 - $1,555
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$1,021 - $2,521
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$79
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$1,100 - $2,600
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Lafayette West Apartments

1405 Rivard StDetroit, MI 48207
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92 E Forest Ave
$1,100 - $1,500
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$1,100 - $2,500
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$1,100 - $2,500
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92 E Forest Ave

92 E Forest AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Hancock Court
Studio Apartments

Hancock Court

665 W Hancock StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Barbara
Studio Apartments

The Barbara

512-514 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48216

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Heather Hall
Studio Apartments

Heather Hall

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

The Villa Lante

663 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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TheFinnMidtown
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TheFinnMidtown

678 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Orington
Studio Apartments

The Orington

459 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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Orchestra Tower
Studio Apartments

Orchestra Tower

3501 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48201
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The Rinaldo
Studio Apartments

The Rinaldo

27 E Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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634 Selden St
Studio Apartments

634 Selden St

634 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 $880.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Detroit?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Detroit is CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS which is listed at $663, while the average apartment in Downtown Detroit costs $2,225.

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 136 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 $402 which is $1,823 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Detroit.

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.