Cheap Apartments for Rent in the State Fair Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (22 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at The Woodford Apartments priced from $625. Belmont Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable State Fair apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Woodford ApartmentsStudio w/ KitchenetteStudio,1BA$625
Belmont ManorStudioStudio,1BA$720
118 Ardmore DriveOne Bed1BR,1BA$795
RCI Covington ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Chateau ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in State Fair, MI

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the State Fair area is the $0.62 price per square foot 15849 Indiana St Model at 15849 Indiana St, Unit Upper unit in the in the Pembroke neighborhood starting from $875. The second greatest value State Fair apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at RCI Covington Townhouses starting at $1,395 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Pembroke 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.
15849 Indiana St, Unit Upper unit15849 Indiana St2BR,1BA$0.62
RCI Covington Townhouses2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.00
Highland ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.87
RCI ShelbourneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
74-74 Pilgrim St3B/1Ba3BR,1BA$1.28
Palmer Park Square1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.23
Sherwood HeightsThe Alan1BR,1BA$1.28
Palmer Lofts Apartments2BR/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.27
118 Ardmore DriveOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.33
The Woodford ApartmentsStudio w/ KitchenetteStudio ,1BA$1.25

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State Fair, 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 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 $990.

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

The cheapest apartment in State Fair is 118 Ardmore Drive which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in State Fair costs $1,662.

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 9 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 $182 which is $1,480 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in State Fair.

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