Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University District Detroit, MI from $749 (57 Rentals)

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property at 2293 Kendall St

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2293 Kendall St

DetroitMI48238

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property at 18444 Woodingham Dr

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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18444 Woodingham Dr
DetroitMI48221

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Merton Road
2 Bedroom Apartments

Merton Road

1000 Merton RdDetroit, MI 48203
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300 Whitmore
2 Bedroom Apartments

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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900 Whitmore
2 Bedroom Apartments

900 Whitmore

900 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Covington Terrace
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Covington Terrace

17500 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48203
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Florentine East
2 Bedroom Apartments

Florentine East

731 CovingtonDetroit, MI 48203
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2333-2335 W Grand St
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2333-2335 W Grand St

2333-2335 W Grand StDetroit, MI 48238
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850 Whitmore
2 Bedroom Apartments

850 Whitmore

850 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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1000 Whitmore
2 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Whitmore

1000 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Linwood Apartments
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Linwood Apartments

15395 Linwood StDetroit, MI 48238
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20460 Griggs St
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20460 Griggs St

20460 Griggs StDetroit, MI 48221
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Mary Jane Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mary Jane Apartments

17524 3rd StDetroit, MI 48203
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15805 Baylis
2 Bedroom Apartments

15805 Baylis

15805 Baylis StDetroit, MI 48238
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Coronado Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado Square

275 Merton RdDetroit, MI 48203
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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 Ferndale Park Co-op Senior Apartments which is listed at $945, 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.

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