
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University District Detroit, MI from $500 (90 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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Village Square Apartments

2333-2335 W Grand St

The Balmoral

14948 Stoepel St

RCI Manderson

2045 Clements St

15805 Baylis
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15011 Steel St

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15738 Sorrento Ave

16889 Washburn St

15839 LaSalle St

15734 Meyers Rd

15906 Alden St

20469 Steel St
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1946 Ewald Cir

17200 Stoepel St

15574 Wabash St

Coronado Square

15852 Washburn St

17150 Santa Rosa Dr

The Woodford Apartments

16901 Log Cabin St, Unit 2 - Upper
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Ferndale Park Co-op Senior Apartments

145 E Bennett St

Highland Manor

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Manchester Place Apartments

941 Merton Rd

235 Jewell St

Palmer Park Luxor

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Florentine West

509 E George Ave

Benjamin Manor Townhomes

16136 Log Cabin St

159 E Bennett St

525 Stratford Rd

Flats of Ferndale

19674-19660 Irvington St
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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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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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