
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (32 Rentals)
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CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS

Brainard

71 Garfield St

The Lindley

Regency Towers

5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West

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516 E Kirby St

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Forest Park, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Studio Apartments | $1,114 | $672 | $1,700 |
| Forest Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $445 | $2,665 |
| Forest Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,277 | $900 | $4,032 |
| Forest Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,081 | $950 | $4,195 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Forest Park Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Cheapest Available Forest Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Park area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS priced from $663. Heather Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Forest Park apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS | The Warren | Studio,1BA | $663 |
| Heather Hall | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $740 |
| 71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| The Lindley | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Regency Towers | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Strathmore Apartments | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Historic Style, Modern Comforts, Prime Loc | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Hamilton Midtown Detroit | Studio - Floorplan 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Brush Watson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,008 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park, MI
As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Park area is the $2.05 price per square foot Wayne Model at Studio One Apartments in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,915. The second greatest value Forest Park apartment is the Furnished 1 Bdrm Apt. Model at The Commodore starting at $1,100 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Necklace District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio One Apartments | Wayne | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| The Commodore | Furnished 1 Bdrm Apt. | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West | 5304 Mitchell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Historic Style, Modern Comforts, Prime Loc | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Friendship Meadows LDHA | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Elaine Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| St. Antoine Gardens | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.70 |
| Heather Hall | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $1.61 |
| CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS | The Hancock | Studio ,1BA | $1.94 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleForest Park, Detroit, MI
Ranked #37
Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,008.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Park?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Park is Heather Hall which is listed at $860, while the average apartment in Forest Park costs $2,050.
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 67 regular apartments in Forest Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Forest Park?
Cheap apartments in Forest Park have an average cost of $357 which is $1,693 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Park.
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