Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (45 Rentals)

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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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Studio Apartments

Coat Factory Lofts

1652 W Fort StDetroit, MI 48216
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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 263 Curry Ave

263 Curry Ave

WindsorONN9B 2B4
property at 524 Pitt St W

524 Pitt St W

WindsorONN9A 5M2
property at 491 Elm Ave

491 Elm Ave

WindsorONN9A 5H2

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277 Curry Ave

WindsorONN9B 2B4
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285 Cameron Ave

WindsorONN9B 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 $800. 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 ResidencesS3Studio,1BA$800
Wabash FlatsCorktown Studio in clean, renovated historic bu...Studio,1BA$850
Left FieldStudioStudio,1BA$1,008
Riverview ApartmentsBachelor ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,075
The CornerStudio (S3a)Studio,1BA$1,160
The Millie on BrushAd - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,215
The Brooke on BagleyStudio / 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,295
Windsor TowerOne Bedroom Apartment without Balcony1BR,1BA$1,295
The FarwellX03-68Studio,1BA$1,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, MI

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $2.01 price per square foot The Robertson - 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Elton Park Corktown Apartments in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $2,485. 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.
Elton Park Corktown ApartmentsThe Robertson - 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.01
The Griswold2 Bed 2 Bath "D"2BR,2BA$2.16
Carnegie2 Bedroom(s) and 2 Bathroom(s)2BR,2BA$1.89
The Millie on BrushA3p - Premium1BR,1BA$1.74
Left FieldOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935)1BR,1BA$1.56
Riverfront TowersThe Gratiot1BR,1BA$2.51
The Brooke on BagleyStudio / 1 BathStudio ,1BA$2.67
Town ResidencesS14Studio ,1BA$2.09
Wabash FlatsCorktown Studio in clean, renovated historic bu...Studio ,1BA$1.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverfront, Detroit, MI

Ranked #27

Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

Getting Around the Riverfront Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

67 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,315.

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 $3,500.

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

Expert Rental Resources

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