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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rivertown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rivertown Studio Apartments | $967 | $800 | $1,600 |
Rivertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,260 | $878 | $2,570 |
Rivertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,949 | $1,040 | $2,875 |
Rivertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,411 | $1,471 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rivertown Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pasadena Investments LLC | ST/1B | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Manchester Apartments | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $845 |
Regency Towers | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $850 |
City Place Detroit | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $900 |
City Club Apartments Lafayette Park | A4 Aff | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Guoin Street Lofts | Single | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
River Place | Rooftop - 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MI | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
Palms East | 1 Bedroom w/Loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
Lafayette Towers | Fisher | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Central Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Elmwood Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Manchester Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
City Club Apartments Lafayette Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Pasadena Investments LLC | ST/1B | Studio ,1BA | $1.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRivertown, Detroit, MI
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Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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