
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $700 (55 Rentals)


1565 W Grand Blvd

New Center Commons

6307/6311 Woodrow - Paralev LLC, Unit 6311 Woodrow, Upper - TR 10/9/25

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2929 Blaine St, Unit 2928

2638 Richton St

5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West

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2669 Glendale Ave

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Brainard Street Apartments

120 Glynn Ct.

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Roberts III Apartments

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Corktown Ash Apartments
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Virginia Park Meadows

Cathedral Arts Apartments

1710 Virginia Park St

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Shelborne Square Apartments

Hancock Court

Petoskey Place

3235 W Grand St
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Kamper Stevens Senior Community

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The Belnord

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Medical Center Courts

The Driscol
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406 West St

1493 W Grand Blvd

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Phillips Manor Apartments

Glynn Courts

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295 Marston St

Village Center
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Midtown Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown Detroit?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Detroit Studio Apartments | $1,118 | $475 | $1,955 |
| Midtown Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $445 | $2,750 |
Midtown Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,269 | $700 | $9,921 |
| Midtown Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,961 | $1,000 | $5,140 |
| Midtown Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,137 | $1,000 | $1,275 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMidtown Detroit, Detroit, MI
Ranked #2
Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Detroit Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Midtown Detroit?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Detroit is under $705.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Detroit?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown Detroit is Hazelwood Apartments which is listed at $912, while the average apartment in Midtown Detroit costs $2,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown Detroit?
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 52 regular apartments in Midtown Detroit 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 Midtown Detroit?
Cheap apartments in Midtown Detroit have an average cost of $275 which is $2,625 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Detroit.
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