Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (32 Rentals)

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Vinetta Lofts
$1,100 - $2,000
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Vinetta Lofts

8845 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
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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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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
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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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Wilner's Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wilner's Arms

133 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48207
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703 Parker St
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703 Parker St

703 Parker StDetroit, MI 48214
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8330 On The River - 62+
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8330 On The River - 62+

8330 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
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Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jefferson area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Alden Towers priced from $700. Jennings Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$700
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$720
EastpointeEastpointe 1 Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$730
El Tovar Apartments1 bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
The Jefferson1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$939
Beach Club DetroitStudioStudio,1BA$999
Van Dyke Village Apartments2B 9602BR,1BA$1,066
Owen Park ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$1,075
Clairview CourtBachelor ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, MI

As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $0.54 price per square foot 961 Nottingham Rd Model at 961 Nottingham Rd, Unit 961 Lower in the in the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the 8650 Agnes St Model at 8650 Agnes St, Unit #1 starting at $1,075 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Gold Coast neighborhood. 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.
961 Nottingham Rd, Unit 961 Lower961 Nottingham Rd3BR,1BA$0.54
8650 Agnes St, Unit #18650 Agnes St2BR,1BA$1.09
2502 Baldwin St, Unit 12502 Baldwin St3BR,2BA$1.47
Van Dyke Village Apartments2B 9402BR,1BA$1.17
Vinetta Lofts2 BDR 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.64
Grayhaven Marina VillageThe Spinnaker Apartment1BR,2BA$1.69
Owen Park ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$1.54
Beach Club DetroitStudioStudio ,1BA$1.52
El Tovar Apartments1 bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$1.31

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Jefferson, Detroit, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jefferson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jefferson is under $1,235.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson?

The cheapest apartment in Jefferson is Jennings Senior Living which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Jefferson costs $3,414.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jefferson?

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 11 regular apartments in Jefferson 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 Jefferson?

Cheap apartments in Jefferson have an average cost of $219 which is $3,195 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson.

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