
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklin Boulevard Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (1 Rental)
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Franklin Boulevard, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franklin Boulevard?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Franklin Boulevard Studio Apartments | $724 | $550 | $899 |
Franklin Boulevard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $941 | $685 | $1,250 |
Franklin Boulevard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,031 | $875 | $1,450 |
Franklin Boulevard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,348 | $1,109 | $1,450 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin Boulevard, MI
As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklin Boulevard area is the $1.00 price per square foot Classic Two Bedroom Model at Auburn West in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Franklin Boulevard apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath A Model at The Wind Song Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin Boulevard apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Auburn West | Classic Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
The Wind Song Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Waterford Square | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Cherokee Hills Apartments | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Fox Pointe Apartments | Somerset | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Winston Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Westwood Apartments | 835-301 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Lafayette Place Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFranklin Boulevard, Detroit, MI
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Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin Boulevard Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franklin Boulevard?
The cheapest apartment in Franklin Boulevard is Lafayette Place Lofts which is listed at $831, while the average apartment in Franklin Boulevard costs $1,417.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Franklin Boulevard?
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 1 regular apartments in Franklin Boulevard that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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