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5891 Vancourt St

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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
120 Glynn Ct.StudioStudio,1BA$595
Hazelwood ManorStudioStudio,1BA$600
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$663
HolbrookCortez Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$710
100 GlynnUnit E1BR,1BA$725
The BelcrestStudio Co-LivingStudio,1BA$783

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Detroit, MI

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Detroit area is the $0.81 price per square foot 9421 Joseph Campau St Model at 9421 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9421-2 in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Midtown Detroit apartment is the single family home Model at 2509 Gladstone St starting at $2,900 with a $0.96 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.
9421 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9421-29421 Joseph Campau St1BR,1BA$0.81
2509 Gladstone Stsingle family home6BR,3BA$0.96
330 Westminster Stsingle famiy home3BR,1BA$0.91
7428 Dunedin St, Unit 17428 Dunedin St2BR,1BA$1.04
7426 Dunedin St, Unit LL7426 Dunedin St2BR,1BA$1.04
Westwill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
664 Gladstone Ave, Unit 664 Gladstone Ave664 Gladstone Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
E & B Brewery LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.10
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
New Center CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.06

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

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Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown Detroit

What type of rentals are currently available in Midtown Detroit?

There are currently 715 Apartments for Rent in Midtown Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $445 to $8,972. There are also 97 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Midtown Detroit ranging from $525 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Midtown Detroit?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Midtown Detroit ranges from $525 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,846.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Midtown Detroit?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Midtown Detroit range from $950 to $6,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $3,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,899.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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Detroit is an exciting and vibrant city with many educational and employment opportunities, and many neighborhoods to choose from while attending school.

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