Cheap Homes for Rent in the Midtown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (33 Rentals)

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property at 11721 Otsego St

$750

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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11721 Otsego St

DetroitMI48204

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property at 3244 Tuxedo St

$1,000

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$1,000
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3244 Tuxedo St, Unit Upper Flat

3244 Tuxedo St
DetroitMI48206

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property at 2474 Fullerton Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2474 Fullerton Ave

DetroitMI48238

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property at 120 Seward Ave

$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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120 Seward Ave, Unit 108

120 Seward Ave
DetroitMI48202
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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 Studio unit found at New Center Commons priced from $585. 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
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Detroit, MI

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Detroit area is the $0.96 price per square foot single family home Model at 2509 Gladstone St in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Midtown Detroit apartment is the single famiy home Model at 330 Westminster St starting at $1,600 with a $0.91 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.
2509 Gladstone Stsingle family home6BR,3BA$0.96
330 Westminster Stsingle famiy home3BR,1BA$0.91
3347 Webb St, Unit #13347 Webb St3BR,1BA$1.04
1528 Virginia Park St, Unit 1528A1528 Virginia Park St3BR,1BA$0.81
5287 Spokane St5287 Spokane St3BR,1BA$0.86
3337 Sturtevant St3337 Sturtevant St3BR,1BA$1.03
West Euclid Gateway3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.00
5304 Mitchell St, Unit 5304 rear5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$0.70
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
2920 Columbus St, Unit 2W2920 Columbus St1BR,1BA$1.00

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

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Midtown Detroit, Detroit, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown Detroit

What type of rentals are currently available in Midtown Detroit?

There are currently 718 Apartments for Rent in Midtown Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $445 to $11,026. There are also 114 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Midtown Detroit ranging from $525 to $6,500.

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 $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,761.

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 $7,290, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,125.

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Written by: Tim Brown

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Metro Detroit. As covered in other articles, the City of Detroit has much to offer to renters.

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The auto industry remains the largest employment sector in the Motor City and surrounding communities, though the metro area has a significant presence in other sectors, including medical and financial services.

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