Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (49 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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2215 Lansing St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2215 Lansing St

2215 Lansing StDetroit, MI 48209
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Springwells Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Springwells Village

8634-8640 Vernor HwyDetroit, MI 48209
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Hubbard
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hubbard

2024 Hubbard StDetroit, 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
$750
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5 Bedroom Apartments

Student Housing

3218 Baby StWindsor, ON N9C 1K5
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Melvindale Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melvindale Square

17250 Raupp StMelvindale, MI 48122

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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 5 Beds unit found at Student Housing priced from $750. Broderick Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Southwest Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student Housing5 Beds, 2 baths5BR,2BA$750
Broderick ManorOne Bedroom, One Bathroom (Junior)1BR,1BA$845
Pablo Davis Senior Living CenterOne Bedroom w/out vouchers1BR,1BA$865
Huron River DearbornUpgraded Studio1BR,1BA$895
Morrell ApartmentsOne Bedroom 21BR,1BA$925
Mavor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Montie Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
The PARKVentnor1BR,1BA$1,006

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Detroit, MI

As of May 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Detroit area is the $0.34 price per square foot 5 Beds, 2 baths Model at Student Housing in the in the Southwest Detroit neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Southwest Detroit apartment is the Student Housing Model at 3342 Bloomfield Rd starting at $725 with a $0.51 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.
Student Housing5 Beds, 2 baths5BR,2BA$0.34
3342 Bloomfield RdStudent Housing4BR,1BA$0.51
3340 Bloomfield Rd4 Beds, 1 bath4BR,1BA$0.47
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
528 Chippawa St3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$0.65
556 Chippawa StStudent Housing3BR,1BA$0.65

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Detroit area for Off-Campus Student Housing. Find your perfect Detroit Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI

Ranked #61

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Detroit Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Detroit?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Detroit is Broderick Manor which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Southwest Detroit costs $2,195.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Detroit?

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 10 regular apartments in Southwest Detroit 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 Southwest Detroit?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Detroit have an average cost of $629 which is $1,566 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Detroit.

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