Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $412 (184 Rentals)

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8957 Otsego St

DetroitMI48204

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property at 11721 Otsego St
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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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11721 Otsego St

DetroitMI48204

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2425 Clements St

DetroitMI48238

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Midtown Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Detroit Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Detroit area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Canfield Parks Apartments priced from $482. 2023 Tuxedo St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Midtown Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Canfield Parks Apartments1x11BR, 1BA$482
2023 Tuxedo StStudioStudio, 1BA$595
120 Glynn Ct.StudioStudio, 1BA$595
Hazelwood ManorStudioStudio, 1BA$650
Scovel Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$650
Henry Street ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$660
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio, 1BA$663
100 Glynn1 bedroom1BR, 1BA$725
The RichmondLive in the Heart of New Center – Modern Comfor...1BR, 1BA$745
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio, 1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Detroit, MI

As of September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Detroit area is the $1.17 price per square foot 1992 Gladstone St Model at 1992 Gladstone St, Unit 1992 Gladstone in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Midtown Detroit apartment is the 4081 W Euclid St Model at 4081 W Euclid St, Unit A in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting at $1,245 with a $0.89 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Detroit apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1992 Gladstone St, Unit 1992 Gladstone1992 Gladstone St3BR, 1BA$1.17
4081 W Euclid St, Unit A4081 W Euclid St3BR, 1BA$0.89
4083 W Euclid St, Unit LL4083 W Euclid St3BR, 1BA$0.85
3337 Sturtevant St3337 Sturtevant St3BR, 1BA$0.97
West Euclid Gateway3 Bedroom3BR, 1BA$1.00
1887 W Grand Blvd3BR/1.0BA3BR, 1BA$1.08
E & B Brewery LoftsStudioStudio, 1BA$1.10
3214 Holbrook St, Unit #1R3214 Holbrook St2BR, 1BA$1.10
Hazelwood ManorStudioStudio, 1BA$1.08
120 Glynn Ct.StudioStudio, 1BA$1.08

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Detroit. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Detroit?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Detroit is Canfield Parks Apartments which is listed at $482, while the average apartment in Midtown Detroit costs $1,468.

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 40 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 $265 which is $1,203 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Detroit.

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