
Apartments for Rent in the University District Detroit, MI Under $1,200 (87 Rentals)


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20460 Griggs St

RCI Shelbourne

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Palmer Lofts Apartments

Pilgrim Meadows

Palmer Park Square

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15849 Indiana St, Unit Upper unit
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16729 Woodingham Dr

1926 Clements St, Unit Uppr

17195 Northlawn St, Unit 1 Lower - V 4/27/26 (T)

2433/2435 Pasadena St. - Missouri Residential Rentals LLC, Unit 2433 - Upper TR 4/27/26

17195 Northlawn St, Unit 2 Upper- V 5/1/26 (T)

20129 Stratford Rd, Unit 2

15395 Linwood St

2433/2435 Pasadena St. - Missouri Residential Rentals LLC, Unit 2435 - Lower TR 2/27/26

15878 Kentucky St, Unit Upper

16728 Woodingham Dr
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17606 Roselawn St

15886 Woodingham Dr

15512 Mendota St

2417 W Grand St

15765 Washburn St

16831 Mendota St

17308 Oak Dr

13641 La Salle Blvd

18461 Washburn St

15356 Washburn St
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18675 Meyers Rd

19703 Keating St

20124 Santa Rosa Dr

14550 Northlawn St

15852 Washburn St

15738 Sorrento Ave

14847 Cheyenne St

15906 Alden St

16889 Washburn St

14881 Mendota St
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20460 Griggs St

15708 Birwood St

15470 Holmur St

7347 Curtis St

7345 Curtis St

17161 Northlawn St

1875 Ewald Cir

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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 | $827 | $625 | $905 |
| University District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $922 | $675 | $1,250 |
| University District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,127 | $675 | $1,495 |
| University District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,227 | $875 | $1,409 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity District, Detroit, MI
Ranked #109
Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about University District
How much are Studio apartments in University District?
There are currently 29 Studio Apartments in University District with rent ranges from $625 to $905 with an average price of $827.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom University District Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in University District ranges from $675 to $1,250 with an average monthly rent of $922.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in University District cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in University District range from $675 to $1,495. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,127.
How expensive are University District Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 32 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in University District on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $875 to $1,409 - averaging $1,227 for the location.
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