Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $663 (67 Rentals)

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28Grand
$1,070 - $1,390
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$1,070 - $1,390

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28Grand

28 W Grand River AveDetroit, MI 48226
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92 E Forest Ave
$1,100 - $1,500
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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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Heather Hall
Studio Apartments

Heather Hall

3444 2nd 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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71 Garfield St
Studio Apartments

71 Garfield St

71 Garfield StDetroit, MI 48201
Family Friendly
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The Villa Lante
Studio Apartments

The Villa Lante

663 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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TheFinnMidtown
Studio Apartments

TheFinnMidtown

678 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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Wellesley
Studio Apartments

Wellesley

651 W Hancock 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
Senior Living
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The Rinaldo
Studio Apartments

The Rinaldo

27 E Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
Student Housing
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4535 Commonwealth St
Studio Apartments

4535 Commonwealth St

4535 Commonwealth StDetroit, MI 48208
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Philip Houze
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Philip Houze

415 Clifford StDetroit, MI 48226
Corporate Housing
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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 $900.

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 $2,365.

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 50 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 $482 which is $1,883 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Detroit.

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