
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sugar Hill Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $663 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sugar Hill area of Detroit.


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sugar Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Hill Studio Apartments | $1,258 | $663 | $2,475 |
| Sugar Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,883 | $720 | $3,225 |
| Sugar Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,584 | $1,283 | $6,880 |
| Sugar Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,022 | $950 | $5,140 |
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There are currently 30 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 |
| The Hamilton Midtown Detroit | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Brentwood | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| City Place Detroit | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| The Barlum | Studio | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| The Pavilion | Lafayette | Studio,1BA | $929 |
| The Alexandrine | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Brainard Flats | A1 - Affordable Program Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,105 |
| 28Grand | Unit B | Studio,1BA | $1,130 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sugar Hill, MI
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sugar Hill area is the $1.45 price per square foot Brownstone - 2/2 Model at River Place in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Sugar Hill apartment is the Diamond Jefferson Model at The Pavilion starting at $2,309 with a $2.03 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 | Brownstone - 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| The Pavilion | Diamond Jefferson | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Garfield Lofts | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Westwill Apartments Midtown | The Canfield | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Union at Midtown | 2x2 Individual Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Millie on Brush | Ad - Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| The Brooke on Bagley | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| New Cadillac Square Apartments | One Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935) | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| City Place Detroit | Renovated Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
| 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 $1,130.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sugar Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Sugar Hill is CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Sugar Hill costs $1,815.
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 42 regular apartments in Sugar Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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