Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverdale Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (6 Rentals)

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Four Corners Apartments
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Four Corners Apartments

18615 Telegraph RdDetroit, MI 48219
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24715 5 Mile RdRedford, MI 48239
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Cheapest Available Riverdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverdale area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Parkside Apartments priced from $645. Western Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Riverdale apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$645
Western Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$745
Dorchester Arms1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, MI

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverdale area is the $1.04 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Western Heights Apartments in the in the South Redford neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Riverdale apartment is the 2 BR, 1 BA Model at Dolson Arms Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the North Rosedale Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Western Heights ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Dolson Arms Apartments2 BR, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.29
The Heights of SouthfieldOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
The Langford at Telegraph LLCNewly Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.13
Renaissance VillageThe Lafayette2BR,1BA$1.18
Dorchester ArmsRenovated - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
River Park1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.28
Hidden PinesScotch/Spruce1BR,1BA$1.25
Parkside ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.08
Woodland Arms ApartmentsWe have a clean updated 1 Bedroom Apartment rea...1BR,1BA$1.29

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverdale Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverdale?

The cheapest apartment in Riverdale is Western Heights Apartments which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Riverdale costs $997.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverdale?

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 7 regular apartments in Riverdale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Riverdale?

Cheap apartments in Riverdale have an average cost of $574 which is $423 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverdale.

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