Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University District Detroit, MI from $410 (34 Rentals)

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Manchester Place Apartments
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16901 Log Cabin St
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University District, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
University District Studio Apartments | $1,328 | $850 | $1,691 |
University District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $410 | $3,000 |
University District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,490 | $457 | $4,137 |
University District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,256 | $525 | $1,600 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University District is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University District?
The cheapest apartment in University District is Manchester Place Apartments which is listed at $410, while the average apartment in University District costs $1,525.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University District?
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 10 regular apartments in University District 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 University District?
Cheap apartments in University District have an average cost of $137 which is $1,388 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.
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