Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rivertown Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $800 (21 Rentals)

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Regency Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Place

1941 Chene CtDetroit, MI 48207
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Palms Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Palms Apartments

1001 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48207
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Rivertown, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rivertown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rivertown area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Pasadena Investments LLC priced from $800. Manchester Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Rivertown apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena Investments LLCST/1BStudio,1BA$800
Manchester ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$845
Regency TowersStudio AStudio,1BA$850
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
City Club Apartments Lafayette ParkA4 Aff1BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rivertown, MI

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rivertown area is the $0.96 price per square foot Single Model at Guoin Street Lofts in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Rivertown apartment is the Rooftop - 3/2 Model at River Place starting at $2,100 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rivertown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Guoin Street LoftsSingle1BR,1BA$0.96
River PlaceRooftop - 3/23BR,2BA$1.68
Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MITwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Palms East1 Bedroom w/Loft1BR,1.5BA$1.60
Lafayette TowersFisher1BR,1BA$1.48
Central ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
Elmwood TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
Manchester Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.71
City Club Apartments Lafayette ParkA11BR,1BA$1.90
Pasadena Investments LLCST/1BStudio ,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rivertown, Detroit, MI

Ranked #37

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the Rivertown Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rivertown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rivertown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rivertown is at Pasadena Investments LLC listed at $800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rivertown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rivertown Apartment is $900 at Pasadena Investments LLC.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rivertown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rivertown is starting from $1,440 at Lafayette Towers.

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