
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (54 Rentals)
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5300 Mitchell St, Unit Lower front west

Regency Tower

3525 Cass Ave

71 Garfield St

Brentwood

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5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West

The Hamilton Midtown Detroit

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5304 Mitchell St, Unit 5304 rear

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Brush Watson

Woodward West

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The Lofts on Mack

5918 St. Antoine St, Unit 201

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Elaine Lofts

Brainard Flats

E & B Brewery Lofts

506 E Kirby St
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The Commodore

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Piquette Flats

The Auburn

702 E Ferry St

4600 Woodward Ave, Unit 401

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The Residences at City Modern

Palmer Court Apartments

MLK on 2nd

Noel Village
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Heather Hall

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Devenir District- 439 Selden

TheFinnMidtown

The Orington

Orchestra Tower

Medical Center Courts

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Newberry Hall

St. Antoine Gardens

406 West St

634 Selden St

404 West St

Six55 Detroit

Kirby Center Lofts

68 E Willis St

Garfield Lofts

The Milton
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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 | $1,222 | $663 | $1,700 |
| Forest Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,598 | $445 | $2,577 |
| Forest Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $700 | $3,400 |
| Forest Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,503 | $950 | $4,480 |
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There are currently 54 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 1 Bed unit found at Friendship Meadows Senior LDHA priced from $445. CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $663. Here are the most affordable Forest Park apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Meadows Senior LDHA | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $445 |
| CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS | The Warren | Studio,1BA | $663 |
| Heather Hall | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $780 |
| Regency Tower | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Brentwood | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Strathmore Apartments | A7 Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Brainard Street Apartments | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,026 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park, MI
As of July 21, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Court Apartments | Market Rent 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Brainard Street Apartments | 3 Beds, 1.5 baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| E & B Brewery Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.10 |
| 5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West | 5304 Mitchell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| The Commodore | Furnished 1 -Bedroom Apt. | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Friendship Meadows Senior LDHA | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Union at Midtown | 2x2 Individual Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 5300 Mitchell St, Unit Lower front west | 5300 Mitchell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.80 |
| Heather Hall | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $1.70 |
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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 $1,026.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Park?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Park is Friendship Meadows Senior LDHA which is listed at $445, while the average apartment in Forest Park costs $2,400.
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.
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 $212 which is $2,188 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Park.
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