Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $935 (37 Rentals)

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Heather Hall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Hall

3444 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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14th Street Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

14th Street Lofts

2101 W Lafayette BlvdDetroit, MI 48216
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2623 Cochrane St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2623 Cochrane St

2623 Cochrane StDetroit, MI 48216
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Broderick Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broderick Tower

10 Witherell StDetroit, MI 48226
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The Malcomson
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Malcomson

1215 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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Crawford
1 Bedroom Apartments

Crawford

2050 8th StDetroit, MI 48216
property at 524 Pitt St W

$1,137 - $1,138

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown is New Cadillac Square Apartments which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $3,555.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?

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 83 regular apartments in Downtown 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?

Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $424 which is $3,131 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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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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Detroit is an exciting and vibrant city with many educational and employment opportunities, and many neighborhoods to choose from while attending school.

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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 and have witnessed the city and its surrounding metro area undergo a renaissance.

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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.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!