Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Milwaukee Junction Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (29 Rentals)

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Elaine Lofts
$1,250 - $1,850
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Elaine Lofts

5918 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48202
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property at 702 E Ferry St

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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702 E Ferry St

DetroitMI48202

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The Belnord
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Belnord

324 Hendrie StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Isabelle
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Isabelle

51 W PalmerDetroit, MI 48202
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St. Antoine Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St. Antoine Gardens

5203 Chrysler DrDetroit, MI 48202
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Milwaukee Park Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Milwaukee Park Lofts

2566 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48211
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Kirby Center Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kirby Center Lofts

609 E Kirby StDetroit, MI 48202
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558 Marston St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

558 Marston St

558 Marston StDetroit, MI 48202
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Marston
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marston

666 Marston StDetroit, MI 48202
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Baltimore Station
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Baltimore Station

6402-6418 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48202

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Milwaukee Junction, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Milwaukee Junction Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Milwaukee Junction area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at The Barlum priced from $899. The Isabelle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Milwaukee Junction apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BarlumStudioStudio,1BA$899
The Isabelle0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
Piquette FlatsAvanti StudioStudio,1BA$1,305
St Regis House Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,500
The Amsterdam LoftsB11BR,1BA$1,535
Palmer Court ApartmentsMarket Rent 2 Bed2BR,2BA$1,603

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee Junction, MI

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Milwaukee Junction area is the $1.27 price per square foot Market Rent 2 Bed Model at Palmer Court Apartments in the in the Art Center neighborhood starting from $1,603. The second greatest value Milwaukee Junction apartment is the 536 Holbrook St Model at 536 Holbrook St, Unit 1 starting at $1,425 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Milwaukee Junction apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palmer Court ApartmentsMarket Rent 2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.27
536 Holbrook St, Unit 1536 Holbrook St3BR,1BA$1.43
534 Holbrook St, Unit 1534 Holbrook St3BR,1BA$1.43
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
Elaine Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.19
Kirby Manor07's-Manor View2BR,1BA$2.20
St Regis House Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.50
5300 Mitchell St, Unit Lower front west5300 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.40
The BarlumStudioStudio ,1BA$2.17
The Isabelle0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.49

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Milwaukee Junction, Detroit, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Milwaukee Junction Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Milwaukee Junction?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Milwaukee Junction is under $1,603.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Milwaukee Junction?

The cheapest apartment in Milwaukee Junction is The Barlum which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Milwaukee Junction costs $1,809.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Milwaukee Junction?

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 2 regular apartments in Milwaukee Junction that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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