Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (50 Rentals)

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5424 Porter St, Unit 2
$750
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$750
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5424 Porter St, Unit 2

5424 Porter StDetroit, MI 48209
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1403 Morrell St, Unit 1
$895
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$895
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$895
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1403 Morrell St, Unit 1

1403 Morrell StDetroit, MI 48209
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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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The Barbara
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Barbara

512-514 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48216
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Springwells Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Springwells Village

8634-8640 Vernor HwyDetroit, MI 48209
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Morrell Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Morrell Apartments

2175 Morrell StDetroit, MI 48209
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Hubbard Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hubbard Apartments

1241 Hubbard StDetroit, MI 48209

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property at 17250 Raupp Rd

$895 - $945

1 Bedroom Rentals

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17250 Raupp Rd

MelvindaleMI48122

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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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$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
property at 3785 12th St

$850

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3785 12th St, Unit Uint 2S

3785 12th St
EcorseMI48229

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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 1 Bed unit found at 7121 W Vernor Hwy priced from $750. Park Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable Southwest Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7121 W Vernor Hwy1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Park Plaza Apartments1-B Tower1BR,1BA$820
Pablo Davis Senior Living CenterOne Bedroom w/out vouchers1BR,1BA$865
Delray Senior Housing1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$899
Morrell ApartmentsOne Bedroom 21BR,1BA$925
Hubbard ApartmentsA - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Wabash FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$950
The PARKVentnor1BR,1BA$973

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Detroit, MI

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Detroit area is the $1.18 price per square foot 1 Bed/1 Bath Model at The Murray in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Southwest Detroit apartment is the 4640 17th St Model at 4640 17th St, Unit 1 starting at $1,449 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
The Murray1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
4640 17th St, Unit 14640 17th St2BR,1BA$1.53
Delray Senior Housing2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.23
The PARKVentnor1BR,1BA$1.08
1403 Morrell St, Unit 11403 Morrell St2BR,1BA$0.99
Central ApartmentsTwo Bedroom (B)2BR,1BA$1.49
Park Plaza Apartments1-B Tower1BR,1BA$1.14
Pablo Davis Senior Living CenterOne Bedroom w/out vouchers1BR,1BA$1.44
5424 Porter St, Unit Unit 25424 Porter St1BR,1BA$1.36
7121 W Vernor Hwy1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36

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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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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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Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI

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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 a cheap apartment in Southwest Detroit?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Detroit is under $973.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Detroit is 7121 W Vernor Hwy which is listed at $750, 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 9 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 $807 which is $1,388 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Detroit.

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