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The Balmoral
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Balmoral

361 Covington RdDetroit, MI 48203
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20460 Griggs St
2 Bedroom Apartments

20460 Griggs St

20460 Griggs StDetroit, MI 48221
Senior Living
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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
Corporate Housing
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Coronado Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado Square

275 Merton RdDetroit, MI 48203
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University District - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Detroit

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Detroit by our Local Expert Tim Brown. See how it ranks!

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Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Palmer Park Luxor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmer Park Luxor

17655 Manderson RdHighland Park, MI 48203
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Florentine West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Florentine West

757 Covington DrHighland Park, MI 48203
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Flats of Ferndale
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Flats of Ferndale

21201 Woodward AveFerndale, MI 48220

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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.

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