Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rosa Parks Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (36 Rentals)

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Mimosa Apartments
Studio Apartments

Mimosa Apartments

1360 Seward StDetroit, MI 48206
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Petoskey Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Petoskey Place

11501 Petoskey AveDetroit, MI 48204
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Valson
1 Bedroom Apartments

Valson

5855 4th StDetroit, MI 48202

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University Meadows
1 Bedroom Apartments

University Meadows

4500 Trumbull StDetroit, MI 48208
Senior Living
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660 Hazelwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

660 Hazelwood

660 Hazelwood StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Richmond
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Richmond

656 Lothrop RdDetroit, MI 48202
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Seward Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Seward Gardens

870 Seward StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Driscol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Driscol

605 Hazelwood StDetroit, MI 48202
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Manning Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Manning Manor

2258 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48208
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2925 Hogarth St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2925 Hogarth St

2925 Hogarth StDetroit, MI 48206
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Rosa Parks, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rosa Parks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rosa Parks area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at New Center Commons priced from $585. Bedford Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $645. Here are the most affordable Rosa Parks apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
Bedford ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$645
Seward ManorLarge StudioStudio,1BA$695
Hazelwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$746
Majestic ApartmentsUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$750
DreamtroitType B studioStudio,1BA$883
Hazelwood Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Ironwood Quadplex2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
The AbingtonSmall One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
The Debora0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rosa Parks, MI

As of July 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rosa Parks area is the $0.86 price per square foot 5287 Spokane St Model at 5287 Spokane St in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Rosa Parks apartment is the 7426 Dunedin St Model at 7426 Dunedin St, Unit UL starting at $1,600 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rosa Parks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5287 Spokane St5287 Spokane St3BR,1BA$0.86
7426 Dunedin St, Unit UL7426 Dunedin St3BR,1BA$1.14
Hazelwood Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Ironwood Quadplex2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
The Debora2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.74
Hazelwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Virginia Park Meadows1 Bedroom - Style A1BR,1BA$1.54
Majestic ApartmentsFurnished StudioStudio ,1BA$1.67
New Center CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.06
Seward ManorLarge StudioStudio ,1BA$1.54

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Michigan including Rosa Parks, Detroit, and the greater Detroit area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Rosa Parks Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rosa Parks Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rosa Parks?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rosa Parks is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rosa Parks?

The cheapest apartment in Rosa Parks is Hazelwood Apartments which is listed at $746, while the average apartment in Rosa Parks costs $1,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rosa Parks?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 59 regular apartments in Rosa Parks that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Rosa Parks?

Cheap apartments in Rosa Parks have an average cost of $344 which is $1,406 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rosa Parks.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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