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3843 Puritan StDetroit, MI 48238
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17370 Meyers RdDetroit, MI 48235
20445 Kentucky St
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15395 Linwood St
15395 Linwood StDetroit, MI 48238
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RCI Covington Apartments
885 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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225 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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8805 Kingswood StDetroit, MI 48221
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2601 W McNichols RdDetroit, MI 48221
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825 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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381 Covington
381 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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Merton Road
1000 Merton RdDetroit, MI 48203
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300 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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641-711 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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1000 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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950 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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900 Whitmore
900 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Brookhaven Apartments
13725 LasalleDetroit, MI 48238
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850 Whitmore
850 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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15388 Appoline St
15378-15388 Appoline StDetroit, MI 48227
15608 Wabash St
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Florentine East
731 CovingtonDetroit, MI 48203
14925 Mendota St
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La Salle Apartments
13600-13640 La Salle BlvdDetroit, MI 48238
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Birchcrest Apartments
17130 Birchcrest DrDetroit, MI 48221
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Village Square Apartments
17150 Meyers RdDetroit, MI 48235
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361 Covington
361 Covington RdDetroit, MI 48203
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17435-17529 Manderson RdDetroit, MI 48203
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The Woodford Apartments
10 Ferris StHighland Park, MI 48203
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10 Ferris StHighland Park, MI 48203
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20800 Wyoming StFerndale, MI 48220
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16901 Log Cabin StHighland Park, MI 48203
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14350 2nd AveHighland Park, MI 48203
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17655 Manderson RdHighland Park, MI 48203
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17111 2nd AveHighland Park, MI 48203
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Florentine West
757 Covington DrHighland Park, MI 48203
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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 | $821 | $625 | $905 |
University District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $959 | $725 | $1,175 |
| University District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,212 | $875 | $2,100 |
| University District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $1,275 | $2,200 |
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A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Detroit area for Off-Campus Student Housing. Find your perfect Detroit Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com
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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 $1,016.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University District?
The cheapest apartment in University District is Pilgrim Meadows which is listed at $841, while the average apartment in University District costs $1,307.
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 9 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 $219 which is $1,088 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.
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