Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $700 (51 Rentals)

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Heather Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Hall

3444 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201

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14th Street Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14th Street Lofts

2101 W Lafayette BlvdDetroit, MI 48216
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Coat Factory Lofts
Studio Apartments

Coat Factory Lofts

1652 W Fort StDetroit, MI 48216
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Broderick Tower
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Broderick Tower

10 Witherell StDetroit, MI 48226
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2623 Cochrane St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2623 Cochrane St

2623 Cochrane StDetroit, MI 48216
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The Malcomson
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Malcomson

1215 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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Security Trust Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Security Trust Lofts

735 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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property at 524 Pitt St W

$1,137 - $1,138

1 Bedroom Rentals

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524 Pitt St W

WindsorONN9A 5M2

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Downtown, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at New Cadillac Square Apartments priced from $795. Heather Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsStudio / One Bathroom ($795)Studio,1BA$795
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
Town ResidencesS8Studio,1BA$895
Fyfe ApartmentsS2 (Studio / One Bathroom Classic)Studio,1BA$895
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
Briggs HouzeStudioStudio,1BA$999
28GrandUnit BStudio,1BA$1,000
The CharlotteStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,000
eXchange ApartmentsS2af (Affordable Housing)Studio,1BA$1,045
The AmoThe PeterboroStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MI

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.71 price per square foot 1408-Branch Lofts - 2 Bed Renovated Model at Branch Lofts in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $2,049. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the The Herbert Model at The Ferguson starting at $2,125 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Necklace District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Branch Lofts1408-Branch Lofts - 2 Bed Renovated2BR,1BA$1.71
The FergusonThe Herbert1BR,1BA$1.83
743 Beaubien St, Unit 303743 Beaubien St1BR,1BA$1.40
The Claridge Apartments1bed/ 1bath1BR,1BA$1.41
The Checker BuildingThe Checker - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
Jean RivardThe Ottowa1BR,1BA$1.42
The Millie on BrushAd - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.67
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935)1BR,1BA$1.56
Fyfe ApartmentsS1 (Studio / One Bathroom)Studio ,1BA$1.96
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.72

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Detroit, MI

Ranked #16

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!