Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $700 (47 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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property at 429 Bruce Ave

$1,093

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

429 Bruce Ave

WindsorONN9A 4W6
property at 444 Park St W

$1,100 - $1,395

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444 Park St W

WindsorONN9A 5V3
property at 524 Pitt St W

$1,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Oct 1

524 Pitt St W

WindsorONN9A 5M2

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Carnegie
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$1,315 - $1,920
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$1,315 - $1,920

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Carnegie

450 Victoria AveWindsor, ON N9A 6T7
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Ouellette Place
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$1,500 - $3,000
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Ouellette Place

810 Ouellette AvWindsor, ON N9A 6Z1
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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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Royal Windsor Apartments
$1,075 - $1,450Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Windsor Apartments

280 Park St WWindsor, ON N9A 5T8
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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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Randal Court Apartments
$1,220 - $1,420Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Randal Court Apartments

260-262 Randolph PlWindsor, ON N9B 2T3
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308 Randolph Av
$1,250 - $1,450Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

308 Randolph Av

308 Randolph AvWindsor, ON N9B 2T6
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Windsor Tower
$1,295 - $1,4951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Tower

780 Ouellette AvWindsor, ON N9A 1C5
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Ouellette Tower Apartments
$1,305 - $2,415Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ouellette Tower Apartments

737 Ouellette AveWindsor, ON N9A 6T5
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First Place Apartments
$1,345 - $1,4451 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

First Place Apartments

475 Bruce AveWindsor, ON N9A 6W9
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285 Cameron Ave
$1,4002 Bedroom Apartments

285 Cameron Ave

285 Cameron AveWindsor, ON N9B 1Y5

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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 $935. 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 ResidencesS10Studio,1BA$935
Wabash FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$950
The CornerStudio (S)Studio,1BA$1,050
Royal Windsor ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,075
Riverview ApartmentsBachelor Facing BackStudio,1BA$1,075
University Ave Apartments WindsorJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
North Corktown Apartments2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Randal Court Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,220
Left FieldStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, MI

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Ouellette Place in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the A2p - Premium Model at The Millie on Brush starting at $1,895 with a $2.05 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.
Ouellette Place3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.00
The Millie on BrushA2p - Premium1BR,1BA$2.05
Caron Tower Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.79
North Corktown Apartments2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
The Brooke on Bagley1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.05
Millwood Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.99
University Ave Apartments WindsorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.11
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935)1BR,1BA$1.56
Wabash Flats1/1 Furnished1BR,1BA$2.13
Town ResidencesS10Studio ,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverfront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverfront is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

The cheapest apartment in Riverfront is New Cadillac Square Apartments which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Riverfront costs $4,025.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverfront?

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 18 regular apartments in Riverfront 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 Riverfront?

Cheap apartments in Riverfront have an average cost of $267 which is $3,758 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.

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