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

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RCI Manderson
1 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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Birchcrest Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birchcrest Apartments

17130 Birchcrest DrDetroit, MI 48221
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Mary Jane Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mary Jane Apartments

17524 3rd StDetroit, MI 48203
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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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17142 2nd Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

17142 2nd Ave

17142 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48203
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Ava Sterling
Studio Apartments

Ava Sterling

931 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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The Manor House
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Manor House

660 Whitmore RdDetroit, 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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Cook Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cook Apartments

951 Whitmore RdHighland Park, MI 48203
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Ferndale Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ferndale Flats

21201 Woodward AveFerndale, MI 48220
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Palmer Park Luxor
1 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Florentine EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
RCI Covington ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$945
The Baxter Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$995
Birchcrest ApartmentsOne Bedroom Den1BR,1BA$995
Palmer Park Square1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,016
RCI ShelbourneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
RCI Covington Townhouses2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RCI Covington Townhouses2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.07
RCI ShelbourneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Palmer Park Square1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.23
Florentine EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
The Baxter Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.42
Birchcrest ApartmentsOne Bedroom Den1BR,1BA$1.88
RCI Covington ApartmentsStudioStudio ,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

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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