Cheap Homes for Rent in Jefferson Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $1,000 (12 Rentals)

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property at 539 Kitchener St

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539 Kitchener St

DetroitMI48215

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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 Alden Towers priced from $715. 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$715
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$720
EastpointeEastpointe 1 Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$730
The Jefferson1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$948
Beach Club DetroitStudioStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, MI

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $1.35 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Village Park Apartments in the in the Gold Coast neighborhood starting from $1,413. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Van Dyke Village Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit 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.
Village Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.35
Van Dyke Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Clairview CourtTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.66
7850 East JeffersonTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Vinetta Lofts2 BDR 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.64
Grayhaven Marina VillageThe Spinnaker Apartment1BR,2BA$1.69
Owen Park ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$1.50
Beach Club DetroitStudioStudio ,1BA$1.52
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$1.31
EastpointeEastpointe 3 Studio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.24

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Detroit area for Off-Campus Student Housing. Find your perfect Detroit Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jefferson, Detroit, MI

Ranked #56

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson

What type of rentals are currently available in Jefferson?

There are currently 136 Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, MI with pricing that ranges from $682 to $3,414. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jefferson ranging from $1,050 to $3,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Jefferson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jefferson ranges from $1,050 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,137.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Jefferson?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Jefferson range from $1,300 to $3,019, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,414.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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Detroit is an exciting and vibrant city with many educational and employment opportunities, and many neighborhoods to choose from while attending school.

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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.