Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (15 Rentals)
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North Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Detroit?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Detroit Studio Apartments | $875 | $750 | $1,000 |
North Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $961 | $595 | $2,400 |
North Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $855 | $2,440 |
North Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,216 | $995 | $1,600 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Cheapest Available North Detroit Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Detroit area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 2023 Tuxedo St priced from $595. Brookhaven Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable North Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2023 Tuxedo St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
Brookhaven Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Majestic Apartments | Unfurnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Virginia Park Meadows | 1 Bedroom - Style A | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
The Shirley Detroit | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Detroit, MI
As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Detroit area is the $1.14 price per square foot 7426 Dunedin St Model at 7426 Dunedin St, Unit UL in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value North Detroit apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Santa Rosa starting at $2,400 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Fitzgerald neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Detroit apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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7426 Dunedin St, Unit UL | 7426 Dunedin St | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Santa Rosa | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
The Shirley Detroit | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Virginia Park Meadows | 1 Bedroom - Style A | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Majestic Apartments | Furnished Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
2023 Tuxedo St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth Detroit, Detroit, MI
Ranked #164
Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the North Detroit Neighborhood in Detroit, MI
Walk Score®
49 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
48 / 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 North Detroit Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Detroit?
The cheapest apartment in North Detroit is 2023 Tuxedo St which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in North Detroit costs $1,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Detroit?
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 North Detroit that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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