Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (200 Rentals)

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3525 Cass Ave

DetroitMI48201

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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 Friendship Meadows LDHA priced from $445. New Center Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $585. Here are the most affordable Midtown Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Friendship Meadows LDHA1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$445
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
2023 Tuxedo StStudio1BR,1BA$595
Holbrook ApartmentsStudio 1 Bathroom - 381 HolbrookStudio,1BA$650
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$663
Seward ManorLarge StudioStudio,1BA$695
The AmoThe CliffordStudio,1BA$700
Bedford ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$715
120 Glynn Ct.StudioStudio,1BA$720
100 GlynnUnit E1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Detroit, MI

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Detroit area is the $0.82 price per square foot 9412 Joseph Campau St Model at 9412 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9412 in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Midtown Detroit apartment is the 86 Englewood St Model at 86 Englewood St, Unit 92 starting at $1,800 with a $0.62 price per square foot in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood. 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.
9412 Joseph Campau St, Unit 94129412 Joseph Campau St1BR,1BA$0.82
86 Englewood St, Unit 9286 Englewood St4BR,1BA$0.62
68 E Philadelphia St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.89
4114 Pingree St, Unit LL4114 Pingree St3BR,1BA$0.80
664 Gladstone Ave, Unit 664 Gladstone Ave664 Gladstone Ave2BR,1BA$1.17
Hazelwood Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Westwill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
New Center CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.06
2023 Tuxedo StStudio1BR,1BA$1.08

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Midtown Detroit, Detroit, MI

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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 $725.

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

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Detroit is Friendship Meadows LDHA which is listed at $445, while the average apartment in Midtown Detroit costs $3,535.

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 139 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 $204 which is $3,331 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Detroit.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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