Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Russell Woods Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (6 Rentals)

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La Salle Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Salle Manor

13305 La Salle BlvdDetroit, MI 48238
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Dexter Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dexter Apartments

12170 Dexter AveDetroit, MI 48206
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Petoskey Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Petoskey Place

11501 Petoskey AveDetroit, MI 48204
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Russell Woods, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Russell Woods Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Russell Woods area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookhaven Apartments priced from $650. Majestic Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Russell Woods apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookhaven Apartments11BR,1BA$650
Majestic ApartmentsUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$750
Santa Rosa1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Russell Woods, MI

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Russell Woods area is the $0.89 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Santa Rosa in the in the Fitzgerald neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Russell Woods apartment is the Furnished Studio Model at Majestic Apartments starting at $1,000 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Russell Woods apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Santa Rosa1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.89
Majestic ApartmentsFurnished StudioStudio ,1BA$1.67

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Russell Woods, Detroit, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Russell Woods Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Russell Woods?

The cheapest apartment in Russell Woods is Brookhaven Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Russell Woods costs $1,135.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Russell Woods?

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 4 regular apartments in Russell Woods that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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