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

How much does it cost to rent a home in Riverfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverfront 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,544 | $1,499 | $3,650 |
Riverfront 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,837 | $1,600 | $4,800 |
Riverfront 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
Riverfront 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,850 | $2,700 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverfront Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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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 $850. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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New Cadillac Square Apartments | Studio / One Bathroom ($795) | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Wabash Flats | Corktown Studio in clean, renovated historic bu... | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Town Residences | S8 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Elton Park Corktown Apartments | The Robertson - 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
Carnegie | 2 Bedroom(s) and 2 Bathroom(s) | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
The Millie on Brush | Bp - Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Left Field | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
New Cadillac Square Apartments | One Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935) | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Riverfront Towers | The Gratiot | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
The Brooke on Bagley | Studio / 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.67 |
Town Residences | S14 | Studio ,1BA | $2.09 |
Wabash Flats | Corktown Studio in clean, renovated historic bu... | Studio ,1BA | $1.89 |
The Corner | Studio (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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