Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $1,300 (19 Rentals)

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3716 Lincoln St, Unit 5, Unit 5

3716 Lincoln St
DetroitMI48208

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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 $705. 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$705
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsStudio / One Bathroom ($795)Studio,1BA$795
Town ResidencesS3Studio,1BA$840
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
The CharlotteStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MI

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.40 price per square foot 743 Beaubien St Model at 743 Beaubien St, Unit 303 in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $1,545. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2016 Wabash St Model at 2016 Wabash St, Unit Upstairs starting at $1,550 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit 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.
743 Beaubien St, Unit 303743 Beaubien St1BR,1BA$1.40
2016 Wabash St, Unit Upstairs2016 Wabash St2BR,1BA$1.70
2014 Wabash St, Unit 12014 Wabash St2BR,1BA$1.72
Jean RivardThe Quarter1BR,1BA$1.27
The Millie on BrushAd - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.81
Millwood Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.99
The James Scott MansionThe Maverick1BR,1BA$1.92
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935)1BR,1BA$1.56
Philip HouzeStudioStudio ,1BA$2.04
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.53

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 $795 to $11,673. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,395 to $4,250.

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 $1,395 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,463.

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