Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Eastern Market Lafayette Park Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (34 Rentals)

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Noel Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Noel Village

2158 Chene StDetroit, MI 48207
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Chene Park Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chene Park Commons

2001 Chene StDetroit, MI 48207
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Elmwood Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Tower

1325 Chene StDetroit, MI 48207
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Regency Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Place

1941 Chene CtDetroit, MI 48207
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Circle Drive Commons
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Circle Drive Commons

1440 Robert Bradby DrDetroit, MI 48207
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Elmwood Eastern Market Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elmwood Eastern Market Lafayette Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmwood Eastern Market Lafayette Park area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Friendship Meadows Senior LDHA priced from $445. New Cadillac Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Elmwood Eastern Market Lafayette Park apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Friendship Meadows Senior LDHA1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$445
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsStudio / One Bathroom ($795)Studio,1BA$795
Pasadena ApartmentsST/1BStudio,1BA$849
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
Parkview Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$919
The PavilionAntietamStudio,1BA$1,000
City Club Apartments Lafayette ParkA4 Aff1BR,1BA$1,045
Central Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,125
The AshleyThe Theodore1BR,1BA$1,150
River PlaceApartment - 1/11BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood Eastern Market Lafayette Park, MI

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmwood Eastern Market Lafayette Park 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 Elmwood Eastern Market Lafayette Park apartment is the Brownstone - 2/2 Model at River Place starting at $1,800 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmwood Eastern Market Lafayette Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Millie on BrushC3PH - Penthouse2BR,2BA$1.73
River PlaceBrownstone - 2/22BR,2BA$1.41
E & B Brewery LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.10
DuCharme Place ApartmentsC22BR,2BA$2.02
Friendship Meadows Senior LDHA2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Palms EastBalcony1BR,1BA$1.69
Central Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.73
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935)1BR,1BA$1.56
City Club Apartments Lafayette ParkA31BR,1BA$1.96
Pasadena ApartmentsST/1BStudio ,1BA$1.70

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Detroit area for Off-Campus Student Housing. Find your perfect Detroit Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Elmwood Eastern Market Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI

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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Michigan including Elmwood Eastern Market Lafayette Park, Detroit, and the greater Detroit area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmwood Eastern Market Lafayette Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Elmwood Eastern Market Lafayette Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elmwood Eastern Market Lafayette Park is under $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmwood Eastern Market Lafayette Park?

The cheapest apartment in Elmwood Eastern Market Lafayette Park is Friendship Meadows Senior LDHA which is listed at $445, while the average apartment in Elmwood Eastern Market Lafayette Park costs $2,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elmwood Eastern Market Lafayette Park?

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 27 regular apartments in Elmwood Eastern Market Lafayette Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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