
Homes for Rent in Detroit, MI Under $1,000 (116 Rentals)


9516 Wayburn St

14232 Frankfort St

14230 Frankfort St

5529 Nottingham Rd

5527 Nottingham Rd

19372 Grandville Ave

7345 Curtis St

7347 Curtis St

2285 Cortland St
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17175 Redford St

11647 Cascade Ave

15311 Evanston St

3296 Calvert St, Unit Upper unity 2#

18725 Kelly Rd

18451 Kelly Rd

18615 Kelly Rd

15722 Wisconsin St, Unit 2

9353 Kentucky St, Unit Upper

14118 Evergreen Rd, Unit 14120 Evergreen - Upper
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20129 Stratford Rd, Unit 2

19361 Moenart St

17815 McIntyre St, Unit Lower

One Home Three Solutions 93A

7548 Elmhurst St, Unit 7548

19716 Fenmore St

6628 W Lafayette Blvd

14836 Rutherford St

4535 Cadieux Rd

20460 Griggs St
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2508 Inglis St

1341 Crane St

10345-10345 Crocuslawn Ave, Unit 2 10343 upper

1977 Clairmount Ave

4190 Hurlbut St

4627 Bedford St

5074/5076 Chalmers - Alejandro Soto, Unit 5074 Chalmers - Upper TR 6/30/25

One Home Three Solutions 93A

14823 Kilbourne Ave

17160 Gravier St, Unit 3B
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14950 Stoepel St

14948 Stoepel St

2341 Ewald Cir

8426 Asbury Park

13927 E Canfield St, Unit 13933

15395 Linwood St

15878 Kentucky St, Unit Upper

3824 Tyler St, Unit 3

5380 Maxwell St, Unit 5380

12200 Cheyenne St, Unit Upper TR 11/5/25
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Detroit?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,408 | $845 | $4,250 |
| Detroit 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,564 | $650 | $6,500 |
| Detroit 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,160 | $1,050 | $7,500 |
| Detroit 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,001 | $1,200 | $3,600 |
| Detroit 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,012 | $2,800 | $6,500 |
| Detroit 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Detroit?
There are currently 2658 Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $445 to $15,551. There are also 1052 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Detroit ranging from $525 to $7,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Detroit?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Detroit ranges from $525 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,952.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Detroit?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Detroit range from $800 to $10,698, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $650 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $795.
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Written by: Tim Brown
I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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Detroit is an exciting and vibrant city with many educational and employment opportunities, and many neighborhoods to choose from while attending school.

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s and have witnessed the city and its surrounding metro area undergo a renaissance.

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The auto industry remains the largest employment sector in the Motor City and surrounding communities, though the metro area has a significant presence in other sectors, including medical and financial services.
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