Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $445 (25 Rentals)

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Noel Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Noel Village

2158 Chene StDetroit, MI 48207
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Heather Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Hall

3444 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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The Belnord
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Belnord

324 Hendrie StDetroit, MI 48202
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TheFinnMidtown
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

TheFinnMidtown

678 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
Student Housing
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The Orington
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Orington

459 Prentis 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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Medical Center Courts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Medical Center Courts

4276 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48201
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Strathmore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Strathmore Apartments

70 W Alexandrine StDetroit, MI 48201
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Selden Manor
1 to 2 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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St. Antoine Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St. Antoine Gardens

5203 Chrysler DrDetroit, MI 48202
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634 Selden St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

634 Selden St

634 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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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 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 $750. Here are the most affordable Forest Park apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$663
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$750
Regency TowerStudio BStudio,1BA$799
Brentwood1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Strathmore ApartmentsA7 Affordable1BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park, MI

As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Park area is the $1.27 price per square foot Market Rent 2 Bed Model at Palmer Court Apartments in the in the Art Center neighborhood starting from $1,603. The second greatest value Forest Park apartment is the 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Brainard Street Apartments starting at $1,449 with a $1.21 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palmer Court ApartmentsMarket Rent 2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.27
Brainard Street Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.21
E & B Brewery LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.10
The CommodoreFurnished 1 -Bedroom Apt.1BR,1BA$1.56
Union at Midtown2x2 Individual Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Elaine Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Strathmore ApartmentsA7 Affordable1BR,1BA$1.25
MLK on 2nd1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.04
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.63
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe HancockStudio ,1BA$1.94

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Forest 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 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.

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 $1,257.

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

The cheapest apartment in Forest Park is CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Forest Park costs $1,562.

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 6 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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