Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Corktown Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (38 Rentals)

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MLK on 2nd
1 Bedroom Apartments

MLK on 2nd

3515 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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University Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Meadows

4500 Trumbull StDetroit, MI 48208
Senior Living
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The Barbara
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Barbara

512-514 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48216

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Heather Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Hall

3444 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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TheFinnMidtown
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

TheFinnMidtown

678 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
Student Housing
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Hubbard
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hubbard

2024 Hubbard StDetroit, MI 48209
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Orchestra Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Orchestra Tower

3501 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48201
Senior Living
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Selden Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Selden Manor

686 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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634 Selden St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

634 Selden St

634 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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Coat Factory Lofts
Studio Apartments

Coat Factory Lofts

1652 W Fort StDetroit, MI 48216
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Six55 Detroit
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Six55 Detroit

655 W Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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2623 Cochrane St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2623 Cochrane St

2623 Cochrane StDetroit, MI 48216
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North Corktown, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Corktown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Corktown area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Heather Hall priced from $790. The Lindley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable North Corktown apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$790
The LindleyStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$849
BrainardOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
4535 Commonwealth StStudioStudio,1BA$925
The Charlotte1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$950
Strathmore ApartmentsA71BR,1BA$965
Mavor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Westwill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Preserve on Ash1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,014

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Corktown, MI

As of December 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Corktown area is the $1.17 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Brainard Street Apartments in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $1,401. The second greatest value North Corktown apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Trumbull Terrace starting at $1,695 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Corktown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brainard Street Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.17
Trumbull Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
Westwill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
The CommodoreFurnished 1 Bdrm Apt.1BR,1BA$1.22
The Checker BuildingThe Checker - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
Mavor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Preserve on Ash1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
The Charlotte1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.70
BrainardOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Corktown, Detroit, MI

Ranked #37

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Corktown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Corktown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Corktown is under $1,014.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Corktown?

The cheapest apartment in North Corktown is Brainard which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in North Corktown costs $2,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Corktown?

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 15 regular apartments in North Corktown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Corktown?

Cheap apartments in North Corktown have an average cost of $263 which is $1,987 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Corktown.

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