Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Olivet Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (5 Rentals)
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Mt Olivet, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mt Olivet?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mt Olivet 1 Bedroom Apartments | $793 | $650 | $945 |
Mt Olivet 2 Bedroom Apartments | $908 | $775 | $1,110 |
Mt Olivet 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $1,200 | $1,450 |
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Cheapest Available Mt Olivet Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mt Olivet area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Morang Avenue Apartments priced from $650. E Outer Drive Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Mt Olivet apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Morang Avenue Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
E Outer Drive Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
10235 Whittier St | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Olivet, MI
As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mt Olivet area is the $0.88 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at E Outer Drive Apartments in the in the South Warren neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Mt Olivet apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Shelborne Square Apartments starting at $928 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mt Olivet apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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E Outer Drive Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
Shelborne Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Metro East Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Park Layne | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
10235 Whittier St | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Morang Avenue Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMt Olivet, Detroit, MI
Ranked #133
Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Mt Olivet Neighborhood in Detroit, MI
Walk Score®
57 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
49 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mt Olivet Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mt Olivet?
The cheapest apartment in Mt Olivet is Morang Avenue Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Mt Olivet costs $1,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mt Olivet?
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 4 regular apartments in Mt Olivet that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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