Cheap Homes for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $695 (22 Rentals)

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsStudio / One Bathroom ($795)Studio,1BA$795
Wabash FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$855
Riverview ApartmentsBachelor Facing BackStudio,1BA$1,075
North Corktown Apartments2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Ouellette Tower ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,202

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, MI

As of September 12, 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 - Renovated Model at The Millie on Brush starting at $1,905 with a $2.06 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 - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.06
2016 Wabash St, Unit Upstairs2016 Wabash St2BR,1BA$1.70
The Checker BuildingThe Checker - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
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
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935)1BR,1BA$1.56
Wabash FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.90
Town ResidencesS2Studio ,1BA$2.10

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverfront?

There are currently 142 Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, MI with pricing that ranges from $795 to $9,487. There are also 141 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverfront ranging from $695 to $4,250.

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 $695 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,925.

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 $1,499 to $7,290, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $725 to $3,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,899 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,325.

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