Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (26 Rentals)

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Central Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Central Apartments

2625 Central StDetroit, MI 48209
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730 Clark St
1 Bedroom Apartments

730 Clark St

730 Clark StDetroit, MI 48209
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7121 W Vernor Hwy
1 Bedroom Apartments

7121 W Vernor Hwy

7121 W Vernor HwyDetroit, MI 48209
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The Barbara
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Barbara

512-514 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48216
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Hubbard Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hubbard Apartments

1241 Hubbard StDetroit, MI 48209
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Hubbard
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hubbard

2024 Hubbard StDetroit, MI 48209
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Springwells Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Springwells Village

8634-8640 Vernor HwyDetroit, MI 48209
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West Warren Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Warren Apartments

10131 W Warren AveDearborn, MI 48126
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Student Housing
5 Bedroom Apartments

Student Housing

3218 Baby StWindsor, ON N9C 1K5
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Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BarbaraStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$775
2215 Lansing St2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$790
Hubbard ApartmentsS - StudioStudio,1BA$795
The PARKJamesStudio,1BA$811
90 Catherine St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$825
Melvindale SquareUpgraded+ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$845
Broderick ManorOne Bedroom, One Bathroom (Junior)1BR,1BA$845
Morrell ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Mavor ApartmentsStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3340 Bloomfield Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.51
717 St Antoine StStudent Housing4BR,1BA$0.58
675 Chippawa StStudent Housing3BR,1BA$0.59
635 ChippawaStudent Housing3BR,1BA$0.59
3404 Bloomfield RdStudent Housing3BR,1BA$0.59
591 St Joseph St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.65
556 Chippawa StStudent Housing3BR,1BA$0.65
528 Chippawa St3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$0.65
2215 Lansing St2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.83
1151 Morrell St, Unit 2F1151 Morrell St2BR,1BA$0.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI

Ranked #144

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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