Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (186 Rentals)

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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 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) priced from $479. 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
55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)1x11BR,1BA$479
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
2023 Tuxedo StStudio1BR,1BA$595
Holbrook ApartmentsStudio 1 Bathroom - 329 HolbrookStudio,1BA$640
Bedford ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$645
Northend Village3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$653
Seward ManorLarge StudioStudio,1BA$695
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$700
100 GlynnUnit E1BR,1BA$725
Hazelwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$746

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Detroit, MI

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Detroit area is the $0.68 price per square foot 86 Englewood St Model at 86 Englewood St, Unit 92 in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Midtown Detroit apartment is the 5287 Spokane St Model at 5287 Spokane St starting at $1,200 with a $0.86 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.
86 Englewood St, Unit 9286 Englewood St4BR,1BA$0.68
5287 Spokane St5287 Spokane St3BR,1BA$0.86
Hendrie Lofts74 Charlotte1BR,1BA$0.73
Northend Village2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.75
2275 Clairmount St, Unit 22275 Clairmount St3BR,1BA$1.10
Hazelwood Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
Ironwood Quadplex2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
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 $746.

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

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Detroit is 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) which is listed at $479, while the average apartment in Midtown Detroit costs $8,000.

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 152 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 $218 which is $7,782 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Detroit.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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