Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tech Town Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (34 Rentals)

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Elaine Lofts
$1,250 - $1,850
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Elaine Lofts

5918 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48202
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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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702 E Ferry St

DetroitMI48202

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Valson
1 Bedroom Apartments

Valson

5855 4th StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Belnord
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Belnord

324 Hendrie StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Isabelle
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Isabelle

51 W PalmerDetroit, MI 48202
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Kirby Center Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kirby Center Lofts

609 E Kirby StDetroit, MI 48202
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Baltimore Station
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Baltimore Station

6402-6418 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48202

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Tech Town, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tech Town Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tech Town area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at New Center Commons priced from $585. The Richmond has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Tech Town apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
The Richmond1B/1B1BR,1BA$745
691 Seward1B/1B1BR,1BA$786
The BelcrestStudio Co-LivingStudio,1BA$895
The BarlumStudioStudio,1BA$905
The Isabelle0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
The Amsterdam LoftsA1 - Affordable Program StudioStudio,1BA$1,305
Piquette FlatsPackard 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,465
St Regis House Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tech Town, MI

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tech Town area is the $1.27 price per square foot Market Rent 2 Bed Model at Palmer Court Apartments in the in the Art Center neighborhood starting from $1,603. The second greatest value Tech Town apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Elaine Lofts starting at $1,750 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Art Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tech Town apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palmer Court ApartmentsMarket Rent 2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.27
Elaine Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.19
7409 2nd Ave, Unit 97409 2nd Ave1BR,1BA$2.07
St Regis House Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.50
691 Seward1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.41
New Center CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.06
Piquette FlatsPackard 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.71
The Richmond1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.75
The BarlumStudioStudio ,1BA$2.18
The Isabelle0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.49

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States including Tech Town, Detroit, and the greater Detroit area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tech Town Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Tech Town?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Tech Town is at New Center Commons listed at $585.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tech Town Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tech Town Apartment is $605 at New Center Commons.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Tech Town Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Tech Town is starting from $705 at New Center Commons.

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