Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tech Town Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $585 (37 Rentals)

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Elaine Lofts
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$1,250 - $1,850

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Base Rent$1,250 - $1,850

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Elaine Lofts

5918 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48202
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property at 702 E Ferry St
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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702 E Ferry St

DetroitMI48202
property at 15 E Kirby St
$1,500 - $1,550
1 Bedroom Rentals
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15 E Kirby 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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Hendrie Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hendrie Lofts

5734 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48202
Student Housing
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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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73 E Palmer St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

73 E Palmer St

73 E Palmer 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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223 E Ferry St
1 Bedroom Apartments

223 E Ferry St

223 E Ferry StDetroit, MI 48202
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Graphic Arts Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Graphic Arts Lofts

41-47 Burroughs AveDetroit, MI 48202

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Peck Park Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Peck Park Apartments

524 E Kirby StDetroit, 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 1 Bed unit found at The Richmond priced from $745. 691 Seward has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $786. Here are the most affordable Tech Town apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RichmondLive in the Heart of New Center – Modern Comfor...1BR, 1BA$745
691 Seward1B/1B1BR, 1BA$786
The BarlumStudioStudio, 1BA$905
The BelcrestStudio Medium - 10 StackStudio, 1BA$995
The Isabelle0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$995
Millwood ApartmentsStudio-1Studio, 1BA$1,100
Elaine Lofts1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,250
73 E Palmer StOne Bed1BR, 1BA$1,255
Piquette FlatsAvanti StudioStudio, 1BA$1,305
The Amsterdam LoftsB1 - Affordable Program One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tech Town, MI

As of September 19, 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 Art Center neighborhood starting from $1,603. The second greatest value Tech Town apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Lofts at New Amsterdam in the Art Center neighborhood starting at $1,582 with a $1.28 price per square foot. 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
The Lofts at New Amsterdam2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.28
223 E Ferry St1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.97
Graphic Arts Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2.05
Elaine Lofts1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.56
Kirby Manor07's-Manor View2BR, 1BA$2.20
73 E Palmer StOne Bed1BR, 1BA$1.79
691 Seward1B/1B1BR, 1BA$1.41
The Richmond1B/1B + Garage Parking1BR, 1BA$1.75
The BarlumStudioStudio, 1BA$2.18

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Tech Town, Detroit, MI

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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 a cheap apartment in Tech Town?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tech Town is under $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tech Town?

The cheapest apartment in Tech Town is The Richmond which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Tech Town costs $1,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tech Town?

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 2 regular apartments in Tech Town that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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