Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (30 Rentals)

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MLK on 2nd
1 Bedroom Apartments

MLK on 2nd

3515 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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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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Heather Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Hall

3444 2nd AveDetroit, 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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The Rinaldo
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Rinaldo

27 E Willis 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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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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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 Friendship Meadows 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Friendship Meadows LDHA1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$445
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$663
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$700
The LindleyStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$750
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$835
Regency TowersStudio BStudio,1BA$850
BrainardOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
Strathmore ApartmentsA61BR,1BA$965
Brush WatsonStudioStudio,1BA$1,008

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park, MI

As of September 05, 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 5304 Mitchell St Model at 5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West starting at $900 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Midtown 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.
Studio One ApartmentsWayne2BR,1BA$2.05
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
The CommodoreFurnished 1 Bdrm Apt.1BR,1BA$1.22
Friendship Meadows LDHA2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
St. Antoine Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.58
The Rinaldo1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.14
102 Garfield St, Unit 2A102 Garfield St1BR,1BA$2.17
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.40
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.82
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe HancockStudio ,1BA$1.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Park, Detroit, MI

Ranked #31

Among cities in Michigan 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 $1,008.

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

The cheapest apartment in Forest Park is Friendship Meadows LDHA which is listed at $445, while the average apartment in Forest Park costs $2,103.

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 49 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 $307 which is $1,796 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Park.

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