
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Eye Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (8 Rentals)
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The Eye, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Eye?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eye Studio Apartments | $637 | $599 | $655 |
| The Eye 1 Bedroom Apartments | $959 | $685 | $1,195 |
| The Eye 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,126 | $840 | $1,485 |
| The Eye 3 Bedroom Apartments | $981 | $973 | $996 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Eye Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Cheapest Available The Eye Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Eye area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Parkside Apartments priced from $645. Woodland Arms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable The Eye apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $645 |
| Woodland Arms Apartments | We have a clean updated 1 Bedroom Apartment rea... | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Dorchester Arms | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Eye, MI
As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Eye area is the $1.28 price per square foot One Bedroom Apartment Model at House of Botsford in the in the Livonia North neighborhood starting from $1,090. The second greatest value The Eye apartment is the 2 BR, 1 BA Model at Dolson Arms Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the North Rosedale Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Eye apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Botsford | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Dolson Arms Apartments | 2 BR, 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| The Heights of Southfield | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| The Langford at Telegraph LLC | Newly Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Renaissance Village | The Lafayette | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Dorchester Arms | Renovated - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| River Park | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Hidden Pines | Scotch/Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Woodland Arms Apartments | We have a clean updated 1 Bedroom Apartment rea... | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Parkside Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.08 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Eye Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Eye?
The cheapest apartment in The Eye is Woodland Arms Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in The Eye costs $1,137.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Eye?
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 7 regular apartments in The Eye 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 The Eye?
Cheap apartments in The Eye have an average cost of $567 which is $570 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Eye.
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