
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sugar Hill Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (33 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sugar Hill area of Detroit.


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Brainard

Palms

The Barlum

The Hamilton Midtown Detroit

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Sugar Hill, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sugar Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Hill Studio Apartments | $1,230 | $663 | $2,520 |
| Sugar Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $935 | $4,150 |
| Sugar Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,605 | $1,350 | $6,360 |
| Sugar Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,414 | $1,950 | $6,649 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sugar Hill Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS | The Warren | Studio,1BA | $663 |
| New Cadillac Square Apartments | Studio / One Bathroom ($795) | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Brainard | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Palms | Studio A3 | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| The Barlum | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| 71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| The Hamilton Midtown Detroit | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| City Place Detroit | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Town Residences | S8 | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| Briggs Houze | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sugar Hill, MI
As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sugar Hill area is the $1.56 price per square foot Rooftop - 3/2 Model at River Place in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Sugar Hill apartment is the X02 Model at Detroit Savings Bank starting at $1,895 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Necklace District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sugar Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Place | Rooftop - 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Detroit Savings Bank | X02 | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| The Millie on Brush | Ad - Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| The Boulevard | Baltimore | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| New Cadillac Square Apartments | One Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935) | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.80 |
| Brainard | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Town Residences | S14 | Studio ,1BA | $2.18 |
| The Barlum | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
| CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS | The Hancock | Studio ,1BA | $1.94 |
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 $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sugar Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Sugar Hill is Brainard which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in Sugar Hill costs $2,870.
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 80 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 $352 which is $2,518 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sugar Hill.
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