Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southwest Detroit area of Detroit.

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Broderick Manor

1948 Morrell St

Mavor Apartments

Roberts III Apartments
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Montie Park Apartments

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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 | $1,441 | $778 | $2,939 |
Southwest Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,223 | $675 | $2,455 |
Southwest Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,234 | $695 | $2,400 |
Southwest Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,772 | $1,375 | $4,078 |
Southwest Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
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There are currently 30 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 Hubbard Apartments priced from $750. The PARK has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $778. 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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Hubbard Apartments | S - Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
The PARK | James | Studio,1BA | $778 |
The Barbara | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $785 |
2215 Lansing St | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $790 |
90 Catherine St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Melvindale Square | Upgraded 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Broderick Manor | One Bedroom, One Bathroom (Junior) | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Mavor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Montie Park Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Detroit, MI
As of September 05, 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 $1,495. The second greatest value Southwest Detroit apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath w/Den Model at Hortensia Townhomes starting at $1,795 with a $1.54 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Murray | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Hortensia Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath w/Den | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Somerset Manor | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
2215 Lansing St | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
Melvindale Square | Upgraded+ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
90 Catherine St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
1151 Morrell St, Unit 2F | 1151 Morrell St | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Montie Park Apartments | 1 Bed with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Morrell Apartments | Studio 2 | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
The PARK | James | Studio ,1BA | $1.56 |
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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 Hubbard Apartments listed at $750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Detroit Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Detroit Apartment is $825 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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