Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (33 Rentals)

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Noel Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Noel Village

2158 Chene StDetroit, MI 48207
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Medical Center Courts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Medical Center Courts

4276 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Belnord
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Belnord

324 Hendrie StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Orington
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Orington

459 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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TheFinnMidtown
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

TheFinnMidtown

678 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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Orchestra Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Orchestra Tower

3501 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48201
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St. Antione Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St. Antione Gardens

5203 Chrysler DrDetroit, MI 48202
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Selden Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Selden Manor

686 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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Newberry Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newberry Hall

100 E Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Brentwood
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Brentwood

487 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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634 Selden St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

634 Selden St

634 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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Kirby Center Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kirby Center Lofts

609 E Kirby StDetroit, MI 48202
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68 E Willis St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

68 E Willis St

68 E Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Lindley
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lindley

479 W Willis StDetroit, MI 48201

Forest Park, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Park area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) priced from $479. 71 Garfield St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Forest Park apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)1x11BR,1BA$479
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$700
Regency TowersStudio AStudio,1BA$840
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$845
The RinaldoStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$925
BrainardOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,005
The Brentwood1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
The CommodoreB1 Furnished 1 Bdrm Apt.1BR,1BA$1,100
Brush WatsonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,136

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park, MI

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Park area is the $1.00 price per square foot 5304 Mitchell St Model at 5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Forest Park apartment is the 2x1 Model at 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) starting at $1,171 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)2x12BR,1BA$1.45
Elaine Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
The CommodoreB1 Furnished 1 Bdrm Apt.1BR,1BA$1.52
Brush WatsonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.40
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.84
The RinaldoStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.31
Regency TowersStudio AStudio ,1BA$2.22
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio ,1BA$1.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Park, Detroit, MI

Ranked #35

Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Detroit. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Forest Park Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Forest Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Park is under $1,136.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Park?

The cheapest apartment in Forest Park is 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) which is listed at $479, while the average apartment in Forest Park costs $2,849.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest 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 60 regular apartments in Forest Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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