Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $700 (45 Rentals)

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Coat Factory Lofts
Studio Apartments

Coat Factory Lofts

1652 W Fort StDetroit, MI 48216
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14th Street Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14th Street Lofts

2101 W Lafayette BlvdDetroit, MI 48216
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The Malcomson
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Malcomson

1215 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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Security Trust Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Security Trust Lofts

735 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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property at 491 Church St

$1,093 - $1,269

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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491 Church St

WindsorONN9A 4T1
property at 444 Park St W

$1,125 - $1,300

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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444 Park St W

WindsorONN9A 5V3
property at 524 Pitt St W

$1,137 - $1,138

1 Bedroom Rentals

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524 Pitt St W

WindsorONN9A 5M2

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Riverview Apartments
$1,075 - $1,525Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Apartments

1475 Riverside Dr WWindsor, ON N9B 1A3
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533 Church St
$1,100Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

533 Church St

533 Church StWindsor, ON N9A 4T2
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308 Randolph Av
$1,200 - $1,400Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

308 Randolph Av

308 Randolph AvWindsor, ON N9B 2T6
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Windsor Tower
$1,295 - $1,5951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Tower

780 Ouellette AvWindsor, ON N9A 1C5
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Ouellette Tower
$1,325 - $1,960Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ouellette Tower

737 Ouellette AveWindsor, ON N9A 6T5
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Askin Tower
$1,330 - $1,460Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Askin Tower

275 Askin AveWindsor, ON N9B 3R5
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First Place Apartments
$1,345 - $1,5451 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

First Place Apartments

475 Bruce AveWindsor, ON N9A 6W9
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285 Cameron Ave
$1,3502 Bedroom Apartments

285 Cameron Ave

285 Cameron AveWindsor, ON N9B 1Y5
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Randal Court
$1,375 - $1,505Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Randal Court

260-262 Randolph PlWindsor, ON N9B 2T3
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Caron Tower
$1,410Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Caron Tower

360 Caron AveWindsor, ON N9A 5B2

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Riverfront, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverfront area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at New Cadillac Square Apartments priced from $795. Town Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsStudio / One Bathroom ($795)Studio,1BA$795
Town ResidencesS8Studio,1BA$895
Left FieldStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
The CornerStudio (S3a)Studio,1BA$1,160
Riverfront TowersThe Gratiot1BR,1BA$1,171
The FarwellX01-38Studio,1BA$1,250
Riverview ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,325
Ouellette Tower1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,325
Askin Tower1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,330
The Millie on BrushAd - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,330

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, MI

As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.91 price per square foot X05 Model at Capitol Park Lofts in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath "D" Model at The Griswold starting at $2,375 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Necklace District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Capitol Park LoftsX052BR,2BA$1.91
The Griswold2 Bed 2 Bath "D"2BR,2BA$2.16
Branch Lofts2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.77
Carnegie2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.79
Elton Park Corktown Apartments2120 Trumbull - Full LoftStudio ,1BA$2.28
The Checker BuildingThe Checker - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
The Millie on BrushAd - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.67
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935)1BR,1BA$1.56
Riverfront TowersThe Gratiot1BR,1BA$2.12
Town ResidencesS8Studio ,1BA$1.99

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Riverfront, Detroit, MI

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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Michigan and customized analysis for Detroit, Michigan. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverfront?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riverfront is at New Cadillac Square Apartments listed at $795.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverfront Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverfront Apartment is $935 at New Cadillac Square Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverfront is starting from $1,460 at Askin Tower.

What is the most affordable Riverfront Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Riverfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Assembly and starts from $2,990.

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!