Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $1,400 (27 Rentals)

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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 Heather Hall priced from $760. New Cadillac Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$760
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsStudio / One Bathroom ($795)Studio,1BA$795
Town ResidencesS2Studio,1BA$840
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
The AmoThe PeterboroStudio,1BA$900
2072 Wabash St1/1 Furnished1BR,1BA$975
Briggs HouzeStudioStudio,1BA$975
The PavilionLafayetteStudio,1BA$1,049
The CornerStudio (S)Studio,1BA$1,050
Left FieldStudioStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MI

As of June 12, 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 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Model at The Kales Building starting at $1,933 with a $1.92 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 Kales Building2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.92
2016 Wabash St, Unit Upstairs2016 Wabash St2BR,1BA$1.70
Jean RivardThe Quarter1BR,1BA$1.27
Millwood Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.99
2072 Wabash St1/1 Furnished1BR,1BA$1.63
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935)1BR,1BA$1.56
The Claridge ApartmentsPenthouse StudioStudio ,1BA$1.98
Briggs HouzeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.65

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 159 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MI with pricing that ranges from $750 to $10,101. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,449 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $1,449 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,437.

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.

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