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New Cadillac Square Apartments
111 Cadillac SqDetroit, MI 48226
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $795 (56 Rentals)
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$840 - $1,170Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 25
Town Residences
1511 1st StDetroit, MI 48226
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Wabash Flats
2072 Wabash StDetroit, MI 48216
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North Corktown Apartments
2607-2627 14th StDetroit, MI 48216
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Left Field
2310 Cochrane StDetroit, MI 48216
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The Brooke on Bagley
2420 Bagley AveDetroit, MI 48216
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The Millie on Brush
555-575 Brush AveDetroit, MI 48226
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Riverfront Towers
100-300 Riverfront DrDetroit, MI 48226
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Detroit Savings Bank
1212 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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The Corner
1620 Michigan AveDetroit, MI 48216
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Coat Factory Lofts
1652 W Fort StDetroit, MI 48216
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14th Street Lofts
2101 W Lafayette BlvdDetroit, MI 48216
492 Caron Ave
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685 University Ave W
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444 Park St W
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505 Caron Ave
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772 Victoria Ave
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317 McKay Ave
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1518 University Ave W
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336 Josephine Ave
WindsorONN9B 2L1
336 Josephine Ave
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336 Josephine Ave
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336 Josephine Ave
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600 Park St W
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600 Park St W
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660 Church St
WindsorONN9A 4T4
660 Church St
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363 Curry Ave
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363 Curry Ave
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363 Curry Ave
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327 Curry Ave
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327 Curry Ave
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Royal Windsor Apartments
280 Park St WWindsor, ON N9A 5T8
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Riverview Apartments
1475 Riverside Dr WWindsor, ON N9B 1A3
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University Ave Apartments Windsor
575 University AvWindsor, ON N9A 5R4
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533 Church St
533 Church StWindsor, ON N9A 4T2
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Ouellette Tower Apartments
737 Ouellette AveWindsor, ON N9A 6T5
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Randal Court Apartments
260-262 Randolph PlWindsor, ON N9B 2T3
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308 Randolph Av
308 Randolph AvWindsor, ON N9B 2T6
693 Bruce Ave
WindsorONN9A 4X3
693 Bruce Ave
WindsorONN9A 4X3
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Windsor Tower
780 Ouellette AvWindsor, ON N9A 1C5
429 Wyandotte St W, Unit LOWER
429 Wyandotte St W
WindsorONN9A 5X5
429 Wyandotte St W, Unit LOWER
429 Wyandotte St W
WindsorONN9A 5X5
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The Hive on Pelissier
531 Pelissier StWindsor, ON N9A 4L2
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Caron Tower Apartments
360 Caron AveWindsor, ON N9A 5B2
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Riverfront, Detroit, MI Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverfront Studio Apartments | $1,392 | $795 | $2,475 |
| Riverfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,031 | $935 | $3,200 |
| Riverfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,083 | $1,200 | $9,311 |
| Riverfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,698 | $1,499 | $7,290 |
| Riverfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,325 | $3,325 | $3,325 |
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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. Wabash Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Cadillac Square Apartments | Studio / One Bathroom ($795) | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Wabash Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $855 |
| Riverview Apartments | Bachelor Facing Back | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| North Corktown Apartments | 2 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Ouellette Tower Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,202 |
| Randal Court Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,230 |
| Left Field | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Millie on Brush | Ad - Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,320 |
| University Ave Apartments Windsor | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| First Place Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, MI
As of September 11, 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 2016 Wabash St Model at 2016 Wabash St, Unit Upstairs starting at $1,550 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouellette Place | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| 2016 Wabash St, Unit Upstairs | 2016 Wabash St | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| The Millie on Brush | Ad - Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| North Corktown Apartments | 2 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| The Brooke on Bagley | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Millwood Place Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Carnegie | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| University Ave Apartments Windsor | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| New Cadillac Square Apartments | One Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935) | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Wabash Flats | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
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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 $1,345.
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 $1,955.
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 20 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 $324 which is $1,631 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.
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