Apartments in the Downtown area of Detroit with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.
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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,326 | $795 | $2,520 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,774 | $935 | $5,000 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,657 | $1,250 | $5,989 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,418 | $3,190 | $7,200 |
There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Save $500 off your move in costs and get one-month free if you move by 11/30! LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!Expires 11-26-2025
Fall in love with city life all over again. Move in this November and enjoy 2 months free limited homes available. Call today for more detailsExpires 11-26-2025
New Move-ins receive $2,000 off move-in costs! Limited time special contact the leasing office for details.Expires 11-26-2025
Limited-time Thanksgiving Special: Up to one month free on select homes, $500 off all others, plus just a $50 admin fee with promo code GRATEFUL50apply by 11/30!Expires 11-26-2025
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Riverfront Towers December Special-*January Rent Free and a waived admin fee! ; Winter savings! Apply & move-in by 12/31/25 on a 12-15 month lease to receive; January rent free and a waived admin fee! *Some restrictions apply, special is subject to change. Special ends on 12/31/25.Expires 11-26-2025
Move in by 11/30/25 and receive a $750 move in credit. Call today for more info!Expires 11-26-2025
Lease by November 30 and receive ONE MONTH FREE rent on select floor plans.Expires 11-26-2025
Win Big! Enjoy Free Rent Until 2026 with a Special Move-in Gift*. Schedule Your Free Tour Today!Expires 11-26-2025
LIMITED TIME LEASING SPECIAL: ASK US ABOUT OUR ONE MONTH FREE RENT SPECIAL ON SELECT APARTMENT HOMES!Expires 11-26-2025
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Downtown, MI. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
Limited-Time Move-In Special at The Kales Building – Get 2 Months Free Rent in Downtown Detroit! Live in a modern historic apartment with premium amenities, stunning city views, and unmatched downtown access. Schedule your tour today!Expires 11-30-2025
2 months FREE rent on SELECT 2-bedroom units at Capitol Park Lofts! Must sign lease by 12/01/2025! Ask for details!Expires 12-01-2025
Application fee credited $500 towards move in costs. 1 Month Free Parking if Applied and Approved before November 1 .Expires 11-30-2025
2 Months FREE RENT on SELECT Studio and 1-bedroom units only! PROMOTION VALID FOR THE FARWELL ONLY Ask for details!Expires 12-01-2025
LIMITED TIME LEASING SPECIAL: ASK US ABOUT OUR ONE MONTH FREE RENT SPECIAL ON SELECT APARTMENT HOMES!Expires 11-26-2025
Save $500 off your move in costs and get one-month free if you move by 11/30! LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!Expires 11-26-2025
Fall in love with city life all over again. Move in this November and enjoy 2 months free limited homes available. Call today for more detailsExpires 11-26-2025
New Move-ins receive $2,000 off move-in costs! Limited time special contact the leasing office for details.Expires 11-26-2025
Limited-time Thanksgiving Special: Up to one month free on select homes, $500 off all others, plus just a $50 admin fee with promo code GRATEFUL50apply by 11/30!Expires 11-26-2025
Wrap up 2025 Rent-FREE - Move in by 11/30!Expires 11-26-2025
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown is at Town Residences listed at $800.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown is $1,915.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Downtown is a 5,075 square feet unit starting from $1,183 at Riverfront Towers.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Downtown is currently at 573 sq ft.
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