
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Park Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Elmwood Park area of Detroit.


Lafayette Towers

Pasadena Apartments

City Place Detroit

Parkview Senior Apartments

The Pavilion

City Club Apartments Lafayette Park
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3671 Zender Pl, Unit 1

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1565 Cherboneau Pl

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Elmwood Park, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmwood Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Park Studio Apartments | $1,104 | $799 | $3,150 |
| Elmwood Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,377 | $995 | $2,515 |
| Elmwood Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,062 | $1,075 | $2,676 |
| Elmwood Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,862 | $2,600 | $3,050 |
| Elmwood Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Elmwood Park Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Cheapest Available Elmwood Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmwood Park area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Pasadena Apartments priced from $849. City Place Detroit has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Elmwood Park apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Apartments | ST/1B | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| City Place Detroit | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Parkview Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $919 |
| The Pavilion | Antietam | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| City Club Apartments Lafayette Park | A4 Aff | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Central Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| River Place | Apartment - 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Palms East | Garden 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Lafayette West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| E & B Brewery Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood Park, MI
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmwood Park area is the $1.41 price per square foot Brownstone - 2/2 Model at River Place in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Elmwood Park apartment is the Studio Model at E & B Brewery Lofts starting at $1,295 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Necklace District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmwood Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Place | Brownstone - 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| E & B Brewery Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.10 |
| The Pavilion | Diamond Jefferson | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| DuCharme Place Apartments | C2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| Palms East | Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Central Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| City Club Apartments Lafayette Park | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Pasadena Apartments | ST/1B | Studio ,1BA | $1.70 |
| City Place Detroit | Renovated Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
| Parkview Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Michigan and customized analysis for Central Detroit, MI. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmwood Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Elmwood Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elmwood Park is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmwood Park?
The cheapest apartment in Elmwood Park is Pasadena Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Elmwood Park costs $2,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elmwood 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 16 regular apartments in Elmwood Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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