Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University District Detroit, MI from $675 (40 Rentals)

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Exploring Metro Detroit: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Rental Guide

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381 Covington
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381 Covington

381 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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825 Whitmore
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825 Whitmore

825 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Merton Road
1 Bedroom Apartments

Merton Road

1000 Merton RdDetroit, MI 48203
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300 Whitmore
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300 Whitmore

300 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Parkway Apartments
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Parkway Apartments

641-711 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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1000 Whitmore
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1000 Whitmore

1000 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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900 Whitmore
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900 Whitmore

900 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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950 Whitmore
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950 Whitmore

950 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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850 Whitmore
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850 Whitmore

850 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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15388 Appoline St
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15388 Appoline St

15378-15388 Appoline StDetroit, MI 48227
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Florentine East
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Florentine East

731 CovingtonDetroit, MI 48203
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Linwood Apartments
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Linwood Apartments

15395 Linwood StDetroit, MI 48238
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Relocate to Detroit: Top Neighborhoods and Apartment Options Near Major Area Employers

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La Salle Apartments
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La Salle Apartments

13600-13640 La Salle BlvdDetroit, MI 48238
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Birchcrest Apartments
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Birchcrest Apartments

17130 Birchcrest DrDetroit, MI 48221
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The Balmoral
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The Balmoral

361 Covington RdDetroit, MI 48203
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RCI Manderson
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RCI Manderson

17435-17529 Manderson RdDetroit, MI 48203

The Detroit Insiders Renting Guide: A Local's Look Under the Hood

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Palmer Park Luxor
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Palmer Park Luxor

17655 Manderson RdHighland Park, MI 48203
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Florentine West
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Florentine West

757 Covington DrHighland Park, MI 48203
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Flats of Ferndale
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Flats of Ferndale

21201 Woodward AveFerndale, MI 48220

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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University District, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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University District, Detroit, MI

Ranked #55

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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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 $984.

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 $1,006.

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 6 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 $174 which is $832 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Metro Detroit. As covered in other articles, the City of Detroit has much to offer to renters.

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