Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palmer Park Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (31 Rentals)

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The Manor House
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Manor House

660 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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17142 2nd Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

17142 2nd Ave

17142 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48203

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RCI Manderson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

RCI Manderson

17435-17529 Manderson RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Parkway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Apartments

641-711 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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Mary Jane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mary Jane Apartments

17524 3rd StDetroit, MI 48203
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Birchcrest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birchcrest Apartments

17130 Birchcrest DrDetroit, MI 48221
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Covington Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Covington Terrace

17500 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48203
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Coronado Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado Square

275 Merton RdDetroit, MI 48203
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LaFer Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LaFer Apartments

925 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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1000 Whitmore
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Whitmore

1000 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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999 Whitmore Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

999 Whitmore Rd

999 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203

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Ava Sterling
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ava Sterling

931 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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Cook Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cook Apartments

951 Whitmore RdHighland Park, MI 48203
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Palmer Park Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palmer Park Estates

1981-2025 W McNichols RdHighland Park, MI 48203
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Flats of Ferndale
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Flats of Ferndale

21201 Woodward AveFerndale, MI 48220

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Palmer Park Luxor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmer Park Luxor

17655 Manderson RdHighland Park, MI 48203
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Florentine West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Florentine West

757 Covington DrHighland Park, MI 48203
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Cheapest Available Palmer Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Palmer Park area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at RCI Covington Apartments priced from $895. Palmer Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Palmer Park apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RCI Covington ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Palmer Lofts Apartments2BR/1 bath2BR,1BA$950
Palmer Park Square1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,016
The Baxter Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,075
Flats of Ferndale1/11BR,1BA$1,170
RCI ShelbourneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,195
RCI Covington Townhouses2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palmer Park, MI

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palmer Park area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at RCI Covington Townhouses in the in the Pembroke neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Palmer Park apartment is the 3135 W McNichols Rd Model at 3135 W McNichols Rd, Unit upper floor apartment starting at $1,300 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Pembroke neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palmer Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RCI Covington Townhouses2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.00
3135 W McNichols Rd, Unit upper floor apartment3135 W McNichols Rd1BR,1BA$1.15
RCI ShelbourneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Palmer Park Square1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.23
Palmer Lofts Apartments2BR/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.27
476 W Savannah St, Unit 1476 W Savannah St2BR,1BA$1.67
The Baxter Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.54
RCI Covington ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.79
Flats of Ferndale1/11BR,1BA$2.75

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palmer Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Palmer Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Palmer Park is at RCI Covington Apartments listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Palmer Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Palmer Park Apartment is $900 at RCI Covington Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Palmer Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Palmer Park is starting from $950 at Palmer Lofts Apartments.

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