Cheap Apartments for Rent in the State Fair Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (29 Rentals)

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1000 Whitmore
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Whitmore

1000 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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825 Whitmore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

825 Whitmore

825 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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381 Covington
1 Bedroom Apartments

381 Covington

381 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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Parkway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Apartments

641-711 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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900 Whitmore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

900 Whitmore

900 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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950 Whitmore
1 Bedroom Apartments

950 Whitmore

950 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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850 Whitmore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

850 Whitmore

850 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Covington Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Covington Terrace

17500 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48203
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Florentine East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Florentine East

731 CovingtonDetroit, MI 48203
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361 Covington
1 Bedroom Apartments

361 Covington

361 Covington RdDetroit, MI 48203
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RCI Manderson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

RCI Manderson

17435-17529 Manderson RdDetroit, MI 48203

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Mary Jane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mary Jane Apartments

17524 3rd StDetroit, MI 48203
Corporate Housing
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Palmer Park Luxor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmer Park Luxor

17655 Manderson RdHighland Park, MI 48203
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State Fair, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available State Fair Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the State Fair area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Manchester Place Apartments priced from $410. The Woodford Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable State Fair apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manchester Place Apartments1x11BR,1BA$410
The Woodford ApartmentsStudio w/ KitchenetteStudio,1BA$625
Florentine WestOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
RCI Covington ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$885
Highland ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$957
Warren Manor1 Bedroom - Standard1BR,1BA$990
The Baxter Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$995
Palmer Park Square1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,016
Sherwood HeightsThe Alan1BR,1BA$1,035
RCI ShelbourneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in State Fair, MI

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the State Fair area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at RCI Covington Townhouses in the in the Pembroke neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value State Fair apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Highland Manor starting at $1,161 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the University District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for State Fair apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RCI Covington Townhouses2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.07
Highland ManorThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.93
18 Woodward Heights Blvd18 Woodward Heights Blvd1BR,1BA$1.08
1141 E Bernhard Ave, Unit Lower1141 E Bernhard Ave2BR,1BA$1.09
RCI ShelbourneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Palmer Park Square1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.23
Sherwood HeightsThe Alan1BR,1BA$1.28
Manchester Place Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.63
Florentine WestOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
The Woodford ApartmentsStudio w/ KitchenetteStudio ,1BA$1.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
State Fair, Detroit, MI

Ranked #46

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the State Fair Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap State Fair Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in State Fair?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in State Fair is under $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in State Fair?

The cheapest apartment in State Fair is Manchester Place Apartments which is listed at $410, while the average apartment in State Fair costs $1,641.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in State Fair?

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 State Fair 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 State Fair?

Cheap apartments in State Fair have an average cost of $208 which is $1,433 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in State Fair.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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