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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University District Detroit, MI from $500 (90 Rentals)
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DetroitMI48227
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225 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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15356/15358 Washburn - Ten Star Holdings LLC, Unit 15358 Washburn, TR 2/3/26 Upper
15356 Washburn StDetroit, MI 48238
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15356 Washburn St
15356 Washburn StDetroit, MI 48238
516 W Margaret St
DetroitMI48203
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885 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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3843 Puritan StDetroit, MI 48238
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17370 Meyers RdDetroit, MI 48235
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1291 W State FairDetroit, MI 48203
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17177 Prairie St
DetroitMI48221
15785 Pinehurst St, Unit 2
15785 Pinehurst St
DetroitMI48238
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Palmer Court Luxury Apartments
941 Merton RdDetroit, MI 48203
2293 Kendall St
DetroitMI48238
17147 Monica St
DetroitMI48221
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Mary Jane Apartments
17524 3rd StDetroit, MI 48203
18903 Santa Rosa Dr
DetroitMI48221
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15395 Linwood St, Unit 101
15395 Linwood StDetroit, MI 48238
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2433/2435 Pasadena St. - Missouri Residential Rentals LLC, Unit 2435 - Lower TR 2/27/26
2433 Pasadena StDetroit, MI 48238
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2433 Pasadena St
2433 Pasadena StDetroit, MI 48238
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Sherwood Heights
8805 Kingswood StDetroit, MI 48221
15378 Meyers Rd
DetroitMI48227
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17195 Northlawn St, Unit 2 Upper- V 5/1/26 (T)
17195 Northlawn StDetroit, MI 48221
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RCI Shelbourne
17765 Manderson RdDetroit, MI 48203
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The Baxter Apartments
2601 W McNichols RdDetroit, MI 48221
18714 Greenlawn St
DetroitMI48221
17544 2nd Ave
DetroitMI48203
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2433/2435 Pasadena St. - Missouri Residential Rentals LLC, Unit 2433 - Upper TR 4/27/26
2433 Pasadena StDetroit, MI 48238
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17195 Northlawn St, Unit 1 Lower - V 4/27/26 (T)
17195 Northlawn StDetroit, MI 48221
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15886/15888 Woodingham - Two Yutes Detroit Holdings LLC, Unit 15888 Woodingham, Upper
15886 Woodingham DrDetroit, MI 48238
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16621 Appoline St
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17214 Roselawn St
DetroitMI48221
16521 Woodingham Dr
DetroitMI48221
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1000 Whitmore
1000 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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381 Covington
381 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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825 Whitmore
825 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Merton Road
1000 Merton RdDetroit, MI 48203
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300 Whitmore
300 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Parkway Apartments
641-711 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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900 Whitmore
900 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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950 Whitmore
950 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Brookhaven Apartments
13725 LasalleDetroit, MI 48238
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La Salle Building - MACE
13639 La Salle BlvdDetroit, MI 48238
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850 Whitmore
850 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Florentine East
731 CovingtonDetroit, MI 48203
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Covington Terrace
17500 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48203
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15388 Appoline St
15378-15388 Appoline StDetroit, MI 48227
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Linwood Apartments
15395 Linwood StDetroit, MI 48238
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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 | $842 | $625 | $900 |
| University District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $933 | $670 | $1,695 |
| University District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,138 | $749 | $1,600 |
| University District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,224 | $875 | $1,409 |
| University District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
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There are currently 90 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University District Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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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. La Salle Building - MACE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $670. Here are the most affordable University District apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodford Apartments | Studio w/ Kitchenette | Studio, 1BA | $625 |
| La Salle Building - MACE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $670 |
| Linwood Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $775 |
| 15356 Washburn St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $800 |
| RCI Covington Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $825 |
| Pilgrim Meadows | One Bedroom Upper | 1BR, 1BA | $841 |
| Doctor Violet T Lewis Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $844 |
| Palmer Lofts Apartments | 1 BR/1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $850 |
| Ferndale Park Co-op Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $893 |
| Palmer Court Luxury Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, MI
As of September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the University District area is the $0.45 price per square foot 14883 Monica St Model at 14883 Monica St, Unit 1 Building 2 families in the Pembroke neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value University District apartment is the Two Bed Model at Mary Jane Apartments in the Fitzgerald neighborhood starting at $1,000 with a $0.89 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for University District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 14883 Monica St, Unit 1 Building 2 families | 14883 Monica St | 4BR, 2BA | $0.45 |
| Mary Jane Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR, 1BA | $0.89 |
| Highland Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 2BA | $0.87 |
| Sherwood Heights | The Friar | 2BR, 2BA | $1.30 |
| RCI Shelbourne | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.08 |
| Palmer Court Luxury Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.06 |
| La Salle Building - MACE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $0.84 |
| Palmer Lofts Apartments | 1 BR/1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.31 |
| Pilgrim Meadows | One Bedroom Upper | 1BR, 1BA | $1.40 |
| The Woodford Apartments | Studio w/ Kitchenette | Studio, 1BA | $1.25 |
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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 La Salle Building - MACE which is listed at $670, while the average apartment in University District costs $1,030.
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 8 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 $185 which is $845 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.
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