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

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La Salle Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Salle Manor

13305 La Salle BlvdDetroit, MI 48238
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Dexter Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dexter Apartments

12170 Dexter AveDetroit, MI 48206
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Petoskey Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Petoskey Place

11501 Petoskey AveDetroit, MI 48204
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North Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2023 Tuxedo StStudio1BR,1BA$595
Brookhaven Apartments11BR,1BA$650
Majestic ApartmentsUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$750
Virginia Park Meadows1 Bedroom - Style A1BR,1BA$1,050
The Shirley Detroit2BR/1.0BA2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7426 Dunedin St, Unit UL7426 Dunedin St3BR,1BA$1.14
Santa Rosa1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.67
The Shirley Detroit2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.63
Virginia Park Meadows1 Bedroom - Style A1BR,1BA$1.54
Majestic ApartmentsFurnished StudioStudio ,1BA$1.67
2023 Tuxedo StStudio1BR,1BA$1.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Detroit, Detroit, MI

Ranked #164

Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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