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1000 Whitmore
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Whitmore

1000 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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825 Whitmore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

825 Whitmore

825 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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381 Covington
1 Bedroom Apartments

381 Covington

381 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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Merton Road
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merton Road

1000 Merton RdDetroit, MI 48203
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300 Whitmore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

300 Whitmore

300 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Parkway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Apartments

641-711 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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900 Whitmore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

900 Whitmore

900 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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950 Whitmore
1 Bedroom Apartments

950 Whitmore

950 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203

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850 Whitmore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

850 Whitmore

850 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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15388 Appoline St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15388 Appoline St

15378-15388 Appoline StDetroit, MI 48227
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Florentine East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Florentine East

731 CovingtonDetroit, MI 48203
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Covington Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Covington Terrace

17500 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48203
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15608 Wabash St

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La Salle Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Salle Apartments

13600-13640 La Salle BlvdDetroit, MI 48238
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2333-2335 W Grand St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2333-2335 W Grand St

2333-2335 W Grand StDetroit, MI 48238
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361 Covington
1 Bedroom Apartments

361 Covington

361 Covington RdDetroit, MI 48203
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RCI Manderson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

RCI Manderson

17435-17529 Manderson RdDetroit, MI 48203
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15805 Baylis
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

15805 Baylis

15805 Baylis StDetroit, MI 48238
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Mary Jane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mary Jane Apartments

17524 3rd StDetroit, MI 48203
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University District, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available University District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University District area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at The Woodford Apartments priced from $625. Pilgrim Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $841. Here are the most affordable University District apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Woodford ApartmentsStudio w/ KitchenetteStudio,1BA$625
Pilgrim MeadowsOne Bedroom Upper1BR,1BA$841
Doctor Violet T Lewis Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$844
RCI Covington ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Palmer Lofts Apartments2BR/1 bath2BR,1BA$950
Highland ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$957
Sherwood HeightsThe Alan1BR,1BA$995
Palmer Park Square1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,016

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, MI

As of May 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the University District area is the $0.62 price per square foot 15849 Indiana St Model at 15849 Indiana St, Unit Upper unit in the in the Pembroke neighborhood starting from $875. The second greatest value University District apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at RCI Covington Townhouses starting at $1,395 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Pembroke neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
15849 Indiana St, Unit Upper unit15849 Indiana St2BR,1BA$0.62
RCI Covington Townhouses2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.00
Highland ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.87
RCI ShelbourneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
74-74 Pilgrim St3B/1Ba3BR,1BA$1.28
2312 Pasadena St, Unit 2312 Dena Unit 12312 Pasadena St2BR,1BA$1.06
Palmer Park Square1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.23
Sherwood HeightsThe Alan1BR,1BA$1.23
Palmer Lofts Apartments2BR/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.27
The Woodford ApartmentsStudio w/ KitchenetteStudio ,1BA$1.25

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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

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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 $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 $1,340.

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 5 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 $115 which is $1,225 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.

Expert Rental Resources

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