
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (29 Rentals)
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2215 Lansing St

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90 Catherine St, Unit 4

Kiwanian Senior Community

1300 Electric Ave

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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 | $1,177 | $799 | $1,495 |
Southwest Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,154 | $675 | $2,000 |
Southwest Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $790 | $2,400 |
Southwest Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $850 | $2,330 |
Southwest Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2215 Lansing St | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $790 |
The PARK | James | Studio,1BA | $799 |
The Barbara | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $825 |
90 Catherine St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Broderick Manor | One Bedroom, One Bathroom (Junior) | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Wabash Flats | Corktown Studio in clean, renovated historic bu... | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Melvindale Square | Upgraded+ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Kiwanian Senior Community | One Bedroom - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
Mavor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $915 |
Morrell Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Murray | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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 | $0.99 |
Fairlane East | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Central Apartments | Two Bedroom (B2) | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
90 Catherine St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Morrell Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Mavor Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.83 |
The PARK | James | Studio ,1BA | $1.60 |
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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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