
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palmer Park Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (30 Rentals)
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RCI Covington Townhouses

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Palmer Park, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palmer Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Palmer Park Studio Apartments | $991 | $975 | $1,035 |
Palmer Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,034 | $750 | $1,195 |
Palmer Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $850 | $1,495 |
Palmer Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,255 | $1,095 | $1,340 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Palmer Park Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Florentine East priced from $750. RCI Covington Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable Palmer Park apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Florentine East | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
RCI Covington Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
The Baxter Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Birchcrest Apartments | One Bedroom Den | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Palmer Park Square | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,016 |
RCI Shelbourne | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
RCI Covington Townhouses | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palmer Park, MI
As of August 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Palmer Park area is the $1.07 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 One Bedroom Model at RCI Shelbourne starting at $1,095 with a $1.29 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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RCI Covington Townhouses | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
RCI Shelbourne | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Palmer Park Square | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Florentine East | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
The Baxter Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Birchcrest Apartments | One Bedroom Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
RCI Covington Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.89 |
Getting Around the Palmer Park Neighborhood in Detroit, MI
Walk Score®
63 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
50 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 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 $945.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Palmer Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Palmer Park Apartment is $750 at Florentine East.
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 $850 at Florentine East.
What is the most affordable Palmer Park Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Palmer Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Palmer Park Square and starts from $1,095.
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