Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferies Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (56 Rentals)

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Hancock Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hancock Court

665 W Hancock StDetroit, MI 48201
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MLK on 2nd
1 Bedroom Apartments

MLK on 2nd

3515 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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The Renaud & Touraine
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Renaud & Touraine

4762-4744 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Heather Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Hall

3444 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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University Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Meadows

4500 Trumbull StDetroit, MI 48208
Senior Living
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The Villa Lante
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Villa Lante

663 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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TheFinnMidtown
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

TheFinnMidtown

678 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
Student Housing
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The Orington
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Orington

459 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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Selden Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Selden Manor

686 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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634 Selden St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

634 Selden St

634 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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Hadley Hall Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hadley Hall Apartments

635-665 Warren StDetroit, MI 48201
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Six55 Detroit
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Six55 Detroit

655 W Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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Beethoven Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beethoven Apartments

4474 3rd StDetroit, MI 48201
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2623 Cochrane St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2623 Cochrane St

2623 Cochrane StDetroit, MI 48216
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Forest Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Arms

4625-4647 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Garfield Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield Lofts

4600 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48201
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632 Prentis St
1 Bedroom Apartments

632 Prentis St

632 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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ABC Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

ABC Apartments

4609 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Jefferies, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jefferies Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jefferies area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS priced from $663. Heather Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable Jefferies apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$663
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$705
The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$850
BrainardOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
The CharlotteStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$975
Preserve on Ash - Phase I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,014
Corktown Ash ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$1,049
The CornerStudio (S)Studio,1BA$1,050
Left FieldStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
4535 Commonwealth StStudioStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferies, MI

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferies area is the $1.72 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Preserve on Ash - Phase I in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,180. The second greatest value Jefferies apartment is the 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Brainard Street Apartments starting at $1,389 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Necklace District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferies apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Preserve on Ash - Phase I3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.72
Brainard Street Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.16
The CommodoreFurnished 1 -Bedroom Apt.1BR,1BA$1.56
Westwill Apartments MidtownThe Warren2BR,1BA$1.80
4844 Commonwealth St, Unit UB4844 Commonwealth St2BR,1BA$1.66
4848 Commonwealth St, Unit 44848 Commonwealth St2BR,1BA$1.66
The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$1.55
BrainardOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.53
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe HancockStudio ,1BA$1.94

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Jefferies, Detroit, MI

Ranked #38

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferies Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jefferies?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jefferies is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferies?

The cheapest apartment in Jefferies is The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Jefferies costs $2,215.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jefferies?

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 24 regular apartments in Jefferies 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 Jefferies?

Cheap apartments in Jefferies have an average cost of $664 which is $1,551 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferies.

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