
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $475 (67 Rentals)


2531 W Euclid St

New Center Commons

120 Glynn Ct.

Hazelwood Manor

80 Seward Apartments

1613 Virginia Park St, Unit 3 - 3rd Floor

The Belcrest

New Cadillac Square Apartments
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71 Garfield St

The Abington

Lafayette Towers

Town Residences

Fyfe Apartments

Wellesley

The Hamilton Midtown Detroit
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City Place Detroit

4535 Commonwealth St

Sterling Apartments

Sheridan Court

The Debora

28Grand

The Alexandrine

Briggs Houze

St Regis House Apartments
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The Pavilion

40 Hague

Left Field

The Corner

The Broderick Tower (MCI)

Philip Houze

Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MI

Total Monthly Price
92 E Forest Ave
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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 | $1,170 | $475 | $2,650 |
| Midtown Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,553 | $445 | $4,150 |
| Midtown Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,294 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,123 | $1,000 | $6,000 |
| Midtown Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,179 | $1,000 | $1,899 |
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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 $725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Detroit?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown Detroit is New Center Commons which is listed at $585, 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 107 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 $490 which is $2,410 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Detroit.
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