Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklin Boulevard Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (17 Rentals)

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30 North
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

30 North

30 N Saginaw StPontiac, MI 48342
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19-21 Elwood St
1 Bedroom Apartments

19-21 Elwood St

19-21 Elwood StPontiac, MI 48342
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4 Liberty St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4 Liberty St

4 Liberty StPontiac, MI 48341
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6 Green St
2 Bedroom Apartments

6 Green St

6 Green StPontiac, MI 48341

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246 Liberty St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

246 Liberty St

246 Liberty StPontiac, MI 48341
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Monroe Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Manor

59 Monroe StPontiac, MI 48341
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Ten West Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ten West Lofts

10-14 W Huron StPontiac, MI 48342

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Phoenix Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Phoenix Place

47251 Woodward AvePontiac, MI 48342
Senior Living
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Cheapest Available Franklin Boulevard Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Franklin Boulevard area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Huron Place priced from $899. Lafayette Place Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $991. Here are the most affordable Franklin Boulevard apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Huron PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Lafayette Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$991
Pike St. Rentals LLC2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,100
Winston CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,205
The Hamilton2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1,236

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin Boulevard, MI

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin Boulevard area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Unit Model at The Hamilton in the in the Woodward neighborhood starting from $1,236. The second greatest value Franklin Boulevard apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Winston Commons starting at $1,205 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Woodward neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin Boulevard apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Hamilton2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.15
Winston CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.17
35 N Saginaw St, Unit #235 N Saginaw St1BR,1BA$1.35
Pike St. Rentals LLC2-Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Lafayette Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59

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 Huron Place which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Franklin Boulevard costs $1,202.

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 5 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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