Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (26 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southwest Detroit area of Detroit.

Pablo Davis Senior Living Center

2215 Lansing St

1729 Vinewood St

Broderick Manor
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Melvindale Square

1300 Electric Ave
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Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Detroit?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Detroit Studio Apartments | $1,196 | $804 | $1,395 |
Southwest Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,191 | $675 | $2,960 |
Southwest Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $695 | $2,400 |
Southwest Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,502 | $1,250 | $4,820 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Cheapest Available Southwest Detroit Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Detroit area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at The Barbara priced from $775. 2215 Lansing St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Southwest Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Barbara | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $775 |
2215 Lansing St | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $790 |
Hubbard Apartments | S - Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
The PARK | James | Studio,1BA | $811 |
90 Catherine St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Melvindale Square | Upgraded+ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Broderick Manor | One Bedroom, One Bathroom (Junior) | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Morrell Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Mavor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Detroit, MI
As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Detroit area is the $0.51 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at 3340 Bloomfield Rd in the in the Southwest Detroit neighborhood starting from $725. The second greatest value Southwest Detroit apartment is the Student Housing Model at 717 St Antoine St starting at $725 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Southwest Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Detroit apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3340 Bloomfield Rd | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.51 |
717 St Antoine St | Student Housing | 4BR,1BA | $0.58 |
675 Chippawa St | Student Housing | 3BR,1BA | $0.59 |
635 Chippawa | Student Housing | 3BR,1BA | $0.59 |
3404 Bloomfield Rd | Student Housing | 3BR,1BA | $0.59 |
591 St Joseph St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.65 |
556 Chippawa St | Student Housing | 3BR,1BA | $0.65 |
528 Chippawa St | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.65 |
2215 Lansing St | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
1151 Morrell St, Unit 2F | 1151 Morrell St | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Detroit Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Detroit?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Detroit is at The Barbara listed at $775.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Detroit Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Detroit Apartment is $845 at Melvindale Square.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Detroit Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Detroit is starting from $790 at 2215 Lansing St.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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