
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the State Fair Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (27 Rentals)
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State Fair, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in State Fair?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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State Fair Studio Apartments | $1,411 | $675 | $1,712 |
State Fair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,495 | $410 | $3,000 |
State Fair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $457 | $4,137 |
State Fair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $525 | $3,250 |
State Fair 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the State Fair Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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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. Florentine East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable State Fair apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Manchester Place Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $410 |
Florentine East | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Chateau Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Sherwood Heights | The Alan | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
RCI Covington Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
Highland Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $957 |
The Baxter Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
15805 Baylis | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Palmer Park Square | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,016 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in State Fair, MI
As of June 25, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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RCI Covington Townhouses | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Highland Manor | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
608 E Bernhard Ave, Unit Lower | 608 E Bernhard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Sherwood Heights | The Deyville | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
RCI Shelbourne | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Palmer Park Square | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
15805 Baylis | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Chateau Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Florentine East | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Manchester Place Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.63 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleState Fair, Detroit, MI
Ranked #50
Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,016.
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 $1,594.
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 8 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 $167 which is $1,427 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in State Fair.
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