Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverdale Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (18 Rentals)
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Riverdale, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverdale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $900 | $800 | $1,035 |
Riverdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,006 | $700 | $1,330 |
Riverdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Riverdale Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Cheapest Available Riverdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverdale area of Detroit, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Fenkell Apartments priced from $695. Salem Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Riverdale apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Fenkell Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $695 |
Salem Apartments | One Bd | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Presidential Plaza Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
16895 Lahser Rd | 6A | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, MI
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverdale area is the $0.80 price per square foot One Bd Model at Salem Apartments in the in the Berg-Lasher neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Riverdale apartment is the 2-Bedroom Model at Fenkell Apartments starting at $695 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the North Redford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverdale apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Salem Apartments | One Bd | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
Fenkell Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.77 |
Presidential Plaza Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
16895 Lahser Rd | 6A | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverdale Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverdale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverdale Apartment is $800 at Salem Apartments.
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