Cheap Homes for Rent in Elmwood Park Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $800 (5 Rentals)

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property at 2900 E Jefferson Ave

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2900 E Jefferson Ave

DetroitMI48207

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 Regency Tower priced from $799. El Tovar Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Elmwood Park apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regency TowerStudio BStudio,1BA$799
El Tovar Apartments1 bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
PalmsStudio A3Studio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood Park, MI

As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmwood Park area is the $1.56 price per square foot Rooftop - 3/2 Model at River Place in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,950. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River PlaceRooftop - 3/23BR,2BA$1.56
E & B Brewery LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.10
743 Beaubien St, Unit 303743 Beaubien St1BR,1BA$1.40
3801 Ellery St, Unit Kiley Faraci3801 Ellery St2BR,1BA$1.20
Jean RivardThe Quarter1BR,1BA$1.27
Lafayette TowersFisher1BR,1BA$1.48
Palms EastBalcony1BR,1BA$1.69
Central Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MIStudioStudio ,1BA$1.69
El Tovar Apartments1 bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.32

Frequently Asked Questions about Elmwood Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Elmwood Park?

There are currently 80 Apartments for Rent in Elmwood Park, MI with pricing that ranges from $645 to $4,200. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elmwood Park ranging from $800 to $3,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elmwood Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elmwood Park ranges from $800 to $3,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,008.

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