Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (29 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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Hubbard Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hubbard Apartments

1241 Hubbard 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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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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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 2 Beds unit found at 2215 Lansing St priced from $790. The PARK has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Southwest Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2215 Lansing St2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$790
The PARKJamesStudio,1BA$799
The BarbaraStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$825
90 Catherine St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$825
Broderick ManorOne Bedroom, One Bathroom (Junior)1BR,1BA$845
Wabash FlatsCorktown Studio in clean, renovated historic bu...Studio,1BA$850
Melvindale SquareUpgraded+ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$895
Kiwanian Senior CommunityOne Bedroom - A11BR,1BA$915
Mavor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$915
Morrell ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Detroit, MI

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Detroit area is the $1.12 price per square foot 1 Bed/1 Bath Model at The Murray in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Southwest Detroit apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Somerset Manor starting at $1,600 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Hubbard-Richard 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$1.12
Somerset Manor2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.60
2215 Lansing St2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Melvindale SquareUpgraded 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Fairlane East1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
Central ApartmentsTwo Bedroom (B2)2BR,1BA$1.42
90 Catherine St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.18
Morrell ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.81
Mavor ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.83
The PARKJamesStudio ,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI

Ranked #137

Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 PARK listed at $799.

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 Broderick Manor.

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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