
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $700 (76 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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Kasa Cadillac Square Detroit

3716 Lincoln St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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Branch Lofts

David Whitney Building
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1001 W Jefferson Ave

524 Pitt St W

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150 Park St W
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150 Park St W

150 Park St W

150 Park St W

150 Park St W

150 PARK 2116 Park

150 PARK 2116 Park
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150 Park St W

150 Park St W

111 Riverside Dr E

111 Riverside Dr E

116 Elm Ave

75 Riverside Dr E
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75 Riverside Dr E

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 | $1,210 | $795 | $2,475 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,819 | $750 | $4,150 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,957 | $1,179 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,395 | $4,050 | $4,740 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 76 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 $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Heather Hall which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $4,050.
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 64 regular apartments in Downtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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