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4600 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Sugar Hill, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sugar Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sugar Hill area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS priced from $663. New Cadillac Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Sugar Hill apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$663
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsStudio / One Bathroom ($795)Studio,1BA$795
Town ResidencesS1Studio,1BA$800
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$849
BrainardOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
PalmsStudio A3Studio,1BA$895
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
Strathmore ApartmentsA71BR,1BA$965
28GrandUnit A - ADAStudio,1BA$975
The BarlumStudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sugar Hill, MI

As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sugar Hill area is the $1.68 price per square foot Rooftop - 3/2 Model at River Place in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Sugar Hill apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Trumbull Terrace starting at $1,695 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sugar Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River PlaceRooftop - 3/23BR,2BA$1.68
Trumbull Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
Westwill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
The Kales Building1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.75
The Millie on BrushAd - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.80
Briggs HouzeOne Bedroom, One and Half Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.94
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935)1BR,1BA$1.56
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.70
Town ResidencesS1Studio ,1BA$2.00
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe HancockStudio ,1BA$1.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sugar Hill, Detroit, MI

Ranked #13

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 Sugar Hill Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

95 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

60 / 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 Sugar Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sugar Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sugar Hill is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sugar Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Sugar Hill is Brainard which is listed at $860, while the average apartment in Sugar Hill costs $2,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sugar Hill?

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 79 regular apartments in Sugar Hill 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 Sugar Hill?

Cheap apartments in Sugar Hill have an average cost of $207 which is $2,493 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sugar Hill.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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