Cheap Homes for Rent in Riverfront Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $900 (5 Rentals)

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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. Wabash Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. 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
Wabash FlatsCorktown Studio in clean, renovated historic bu...Studio,1BA$850
Town ResidencesS8Studio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, MI

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.92 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 $2,385. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the 2 Bedroom(s) and 2 Bathroom(s) Model at Carnegie starting at $1,970 with a $1.89 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elton Park Corktown ApartmentsThe Robertson - 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.92
Carnegie2 Bedroom(s) and 2 Bathroom(s)2BR,2BA$1.89
The Millie on BrushBp - Premium2BR,1BA$1.75
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
The CornerStudio (S)Studio ,1BA$2.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverfront?

There are currently 139 Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, MI with pricing that ranges from $450 to $8,100. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverfront ranging from $900 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Riverfront?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Riverfront ranges from $900 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,844.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Riverfront?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Riverfront range from $1,850 to $7,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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