Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI (308 Rentals)

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5424 Porter St, Unit 2
$750

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Base Rent$750
Total Monthly Price$750
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

5424 Porter St, Unit 2

5424 Porter StDetroit, MI 48209
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property at 2221 Wabash St
$2,795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,795
Total Monthly Price$2,795
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 25

2221 Wabash St

DetroitMI48216
property at 1786 W Willis St
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850
Total Monthly Price$1,850
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 27
Furnished

1786 W Willis St, Unit 6

1786 W Willis St
DetroitMI48208
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property at 6720 Regular St
$950
2 Bedroom Rentals
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6720 Regular St

DetroitMI48209
property at 3337 Bassett St
$1,249
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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3337 Bassett St

DetroitMI48217
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property at 8804 Mason Pl
$2,800

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Base Rent$2,800
Total Monthly Price$2,800
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

8804 Mason Pl

DetroitMI48209

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property at 5421 Toledo St
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400
Total Monthly Price$1,400
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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5421 Toledo St

DetroitMI48209
property at 3971 High St
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250
Total Monthly Price$1,250
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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3971 High St

EcorseMI48229
property at 3973 High St
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250
Total Monthly Price$1,250
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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3973 High St

EcorseMI48229

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Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Detroit

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Southwest Detroit area of Detroit, MI?

As of today, September 03, 2026, there are currently 308 available Southwest Detroit apartments priced from $600 to $2,400, with an average monthly rent of $1,152.

How much are Studio apartments in Southwest Detroit?

There are currently 57 Studio Apartments in Southwest Detroit with rent ranges from $850 to $1,495 with an average price of $1,033.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southwest Detroit Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Detroit ranges from $600 to $1,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,068.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Detroit cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwest Detroit range from $700 to $2,400. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,189.

How expensive are Southwest Detroit Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 27 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Detroit on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $800 to $2,230 - averaging $1,860 for the location.

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