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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. Northend Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $573. 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
Northend VillageNE2B1b302BR,1BA$573
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
2023 Tuxedo StStudio1BR,1BA$595
Bedford ApartmentsStudo PlusStudio,1BA$615
Holbrook ApartmentsStudio 1 Bathroom - 329 HolbrookStudio,1BA$660
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$700
100 GlynnUnit E1BR,1BA$725
Majestic ApartmentsUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$750
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsStudio / One Bathroom ($795)Studio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Detroit, MI

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Detroit area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3815 Pingree St Model at 3815 Pingree St, Unit LL in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,450. 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.
3815 Pingree St, Unit LL3815 Pingree St3BR,1BA$1.04
5287 Spokane St5287 Spokane St3BR,1BA$0.86
Northend VillageNE3B2b403BR,2BA$0.73
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
Shelborne Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
2023 Tuxedo StStudio1BR,1BA$1.08
New Center CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown Detroit

What type of rentals are currently available in Midtown Detroit?

There are currently 706 Apartments for Rent in Midtown Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $479 to $7,820. There are also 106 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Midtown Detroit ranging from $500 to $8,000.

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 $500 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,096.

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 $900 to $7,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,550.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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