Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (77 Rentals)

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28Grand
$1,070 - $1,390
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$1,070 - $1,390
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Studio Apartments Available Aug 8

28Grand

28 W Grand River AveDetroit, MI 48226
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The Stott
$1,605 - $7,290
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The Stott

1150 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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Heather Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Hall

3444 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201

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Briggs Houze
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briggs Houze

114 W Adams RdDetroit, MI 48226
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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
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Coat Factory Lofts

1652 W Fort StDetroit, MI 48216
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2623 Cochrane St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2623 Cochrane St

2623 Cochrane StDetroit, MI 48216
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Security Trust Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Security Trust Lofts

735 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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Crawford
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crawford

2050 8th StDetroit, MI 48216

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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Henry Street Apartments priced from $660. Heather Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Henry Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$660
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$780
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsStudio / One Bathroom ($795)Studio,1BA$795
The AmoThe CliffordStudio,1BA$850
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
Wabash FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$950
The CharlotteStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$975
The PavilionAntietamStudio,1BA$1,000
The CornerStudio (S)Studio,1BA$1,050
Left FieldStudioStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MI

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.73 price per square foot C3PH - Penthouse Model at The Millie on Brush in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $2,445. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the Diamond Jefferson Model at The Pavilion starting at $2,363 with a $2.07 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.
The Millie on BrushC3PH - Penthouse2BR,2BA$1.73
The PavilionDiamond Jefferson2BR,1BA$2.07
Henry Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
The Claridge Apartments1bed/ 1bath1BR,1BA$1.67
Millwood Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.99
University Ave Apartments WindsorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.11
Corktown Ash ApartmentsStandard2BR,1BA$1.97
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935)1BR,1BA$1.56
City Place DetroitRenovated StudioStudio ,1BA$2.08
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.70

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown is at Henry Street Apartments listed at $660.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $900 at Heather Hall.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is starting from $1,179 at Corktown Ash Apartments.

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