Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Islandview Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (19 Rentals)

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Grand Place Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Place Apartments

190 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48207
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Islandview Apartments

445 Field StDetroit, MI 48214
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Noel Village

2158 Chene StDetroit, MI 48207
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1780 Van Dyke
1 Bedroom Apartments

1780 Van Dyke

1780 Van DykeDetroit, MI 48214
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Wilner's Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wilner's Arms

133 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48207

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703 Parker St
1 Bedroom Apartments

703 Parker St

703 Parker StDetroit, MI 48214
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Islandview, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Islandview Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Islandview area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 7850 East Jefferson priced from $633. Alden Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Islandview apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7850 East Jefferson1B1B40%1BR,1BA$633
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$700
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$720
Regency TowersStudio BStudio,1BA$800
El Tovar Apartments1 bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Islandview, MI

As of December 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Islandview area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Chene Park Commons in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,040. The second greatest value Islandview apartment is the 2B 940 Model at Van Dyke Village Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Islandview apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chene Park Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Van Dyke Village Apartments2B 9402BR,1BA$1.17
The Coe at West VillageThe Earl1BR,1BA$1.78
Owen Park ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$1.54
Beach Club DetroitStudioStudio ,1BA$1.52
El Tovar Apartments1 bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$1.31
City Club Apartments Lafayette ParkA11BR,1BA$2.05
7850 East Jefferson0B1B60%Studio ,1BA$2.15
Parkview Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.13

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Detroit. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Islandview Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 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 Islandview Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Islandview?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Islandview is under $1,066.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Islandview?

The cheapest apartment in Islandview is 7850 East Jefferson which is listed at $633, while the average apartment in Islandview costs $1,880.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Islandview?

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 26 regular apartments in Islandview 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 Islandview?

Cheap apartments in Islandview have an average cost of $357 which is $1,523 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Islandview.

Expert Rental Resources

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