Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Corktown Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (29 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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Strathmore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Strathmore Apartments

70 W Alexandrine StDetroit, MI 48201
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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. Mavor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable North Corktown apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$790
Mavor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
4535 Commonwealth StStudioStudio,1BA$925
The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$950
BrainardOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
The Charlotte1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$995
Westwill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Left FieldStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
The AlexandrineStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,099
The LindleyLindley-Studio (02)Studio,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Corktown, MI

As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Corktown area is the $1.16 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Brainard Street Apartments in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $1,389. The second greatest value North Corktown apartment is the 1408-Branch Lofts - 2 Bed Renovated Model at Branch Lofts starting at $2,049 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Necklace District 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$1.16
Branch Lofts1408-Branch Lofts - 2 Bed Renovated2BR,1BA$1.71
701 W Canfield St, Unit B2701 W Canfield St1BR,2BA$1.36
Trumbull Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
Westwill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
The CommodoreFurnished 1 -Bedroom Apt.1BR,1BA$1.56
Mavor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
The Willis3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.83
The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$1.73
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.72

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 $1,125.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Corktown is Mavor Apartments which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in North Corktown costs $2,150.

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 $350 which is $1,800 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Corktown.

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