
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $660 (85 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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111 Riverside Dr E, Unit 1412

111 Riverside Dr E, Unit 1412

150 Park St W, Unit 1111

150 Park St W, Unit 1111

150 Park St W, Unit 2706

150 Park St W, Unit 2706
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150 Park St W, Unit 1505

150 Park St W, Unit 1505

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405 Pelissier St, Unit A

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150 Park St W

135 Oak Ave
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150 Park St W, Unit 1707

150 Park St W, Unit 1707

150 Park St W, Unit 2208

150 Park St W, Unit 2208

150 PARK 1109 Park, Unit 1109

150 PARK 1109 Park, Unit 1109

150 PARK 2810 Park, Unit 2810
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150 PARK 2810 Park, Unit 2810

116 Elm Ave

116 Elm Ave
Downtown, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,284 | $660 | $2,650 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,852 | $750 | $5,240 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,864 | $1,120 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,825 | $3,200 | $7,290 |
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There are currently 85 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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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 $1,070.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is The Amo which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $1,761.
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 34 regular apartments in Downtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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