Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $599 (48 Rentals)

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Islandview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Islandview Apartments

445 Field StDetroit, MI 48214
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North One Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

North One Apartments

1401 Holcomb StDetroit, MI 48214
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7850 East Jefferson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7850 East Jefferson

7850 East Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
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Don Juan Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Don Juan Apartments

1141-1151 Holcomb StDetroit, MI 48214
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Jefferson Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Square

541 Dickerson StDetroit, MI 48215
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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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Hibbard Tower
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hibbard Tower

8905 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
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1780 Van Dyke
1 Bedroom Apartments

1780 Van Dyke

1780 Van DykeDetroit, MI 48214
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550 Parkview Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Parkview Apartments

550-560 Parkview DrDetroit, MI 48214
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Parker House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Parker House

666 Parker StDetroit, 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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Kean Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kean Apartments

8925 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
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703 Parker St
1 Bedroom Apartments

703 Parker St

703 Parker StDetroit, MI 48214
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El Tovar Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Tovar Apartments

320 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48207

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9226 Kercheval
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

9226 Kercheval

9226-9240 Kercheval StDetroit, MI 48214
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1084 Van Dyke St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1084 Van Dyke St

1084 Van Dyke StDetroit, MI 48214
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900 Nottingham Rd, Unit 2
$1,275

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Base Rent$1,275

Total Monthly Price$1,275
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

900 Nottingham Rd, Unit 2

900 Nottingham RdGrosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
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837 Beaconsfield Ave
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
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837 Beaconsfield Ave

837 Beaconsfield AveGrosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
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$950 - $1,550
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884 Beaconsfield Ave

Grosse Pointe ParkMI48230
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St. Clair Towers
$1,249 - $1,5491 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Clair Towers

8787 Riverside Dr EWindsor, ON N8S 1G7
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Seaway Tower Apartments
$1,255 - $2,290Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Seaway Tower Apartments

8325 Riverside Dr EWindsor, ON N8S 1E8
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TERRACE APARTMENTS
$1,3951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

TERRACE APARTMENTS

9055 Wyandotte St EWindsor, ON N8S 1V6

Jefferson, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jefferson area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at 7850 East Jefferson priced from $603. Alden Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7850 East JeffersonStudioStudio, 1BA$603
Alden TowersStudioStudio, 1BA$715
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR, 1BA$720
EastpointeEastpointe 3 Studio 1 BathroomStudio, 1BA$865
Parker HouseStudio 1 BathroomStudio, 1BA$895
Beach Club DetroitStudioStudio, 1BA$1,000
Owen Park ApartmentsSingle1BR, 1BA$1,050
St. Clair TowersJr. 1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, MI

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $1.50 price per square foot 1071 Van Dyke St Model at 1071 Van Dyke St, Unit 2 in the Gold Coast neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the 485 Philip St Model at 485 Philip St, Unit 485 Philip Street in the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood starting at $1,250 with a $0.89 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1071 Van Dyke St, Unit 21071 Van Dyke St3BR, 1BA$1.50
485 Philip St, Unit 485 Philip Street485 Philip St2BR, 1BA$0.89
Village Park Apartments2x22BR, 2BA$1.41
900 Nottingham Rd, Unit 2900 Nottingham Rd2BR, 1BA$1.42
825 Beaconsfield Ave, Unit 1N825 Beaconsfield Ave2BR, 1BA$1.45
837 Beaconsfield Ave837 Beaconsfield Ave2BR, 1BA$1.58
Owen Park ApartmentsSingle1BR, 1BA$1.50
Beach Club DetroitStudioStudio, 1BA$1.52
7850 East JeffersonOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.63
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR, 1BA$1.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jefferson?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jefferson is at 7850 East Jefferson listed at $603.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Apartment is $720 at Jennings Senior Living.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Jefferson Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jefferson is starting from $864 at Jennings Senior Living.

What is the most affordable Jefferson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jefferson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alden Towers and starts from $1,895.

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