
Homes for Rent in Detroit, MI Under $1,000 (107 Rentals)


13067 Wade St

13910 Kentucky St

5263 Lodewyck St

15604 Coram St

19657 Gallagher St

2285 Cortland St

2681 Pasadena St

3296 Calvert St, Unit Upper unity 2#

18615 Kelly Rd
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18725 Kelly Rd

18742 Morang Dr

17303 Hoover St

9353 Kentucky St, Unit Upper

127 Seward Ave, Unit 108

14118 Evergreen Rd, Unit 14120 Evergreen - Upper

1800 W Bethune St, Unit 411

17515 Northlawn St, Unit Lower Flat

120 Seward Ave

2034 Ewald Cir
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One M-1

17161 Northlawn St

7548 Elmhurst St, Unit 7548

19716 Fenmore St

20248 Schaefer Hwy

6628 W Lafayette Blvd

2508 Inglis St

4535 Cadieux Rd

5211 Lakeview St

5733 Lakewood St
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14836 Rutherford St

11314 Greiner St

20258 Schaefer Hwy, Unit 23

14422 Rutherford St, Unit Duplex

10345-10345 Crocuslawn Ave, Unit 2 10343 upper

4627 Bedford St

12024 Cherrylawn St

12211 Stoepel St, Unit #1- Lower

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

12703 Northlawn St
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2341 Ewald Cir

8426 Asbury Park

14950 Stoepel St

13927 E Canfield St, Unit 13933

15395 Linwood St

5380 Maxwell St, Unit 5380

14580 Forrer St, Unit Unit

16927 Chandler Park Dr, Unit 3_

9353 Kentucky St, Unit Lower
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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 | $1,474 | $800 | $4,250 |
| Detroit 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,542 | $700 | $6,500 |
| Detroit 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,010 | $1,125 | $7,500 |
| Detroit 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,215 | $1,200 | $4,900 |
| Detroit 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,666 | $2,000 | $6,500 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Detroit?
There are currently 2653 Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $445 to $16,595. There are also 974 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 $1,917.
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 $875 to $6,499, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,125 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $790.
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