
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (116 Rentals)


8957 Otsego St

3317 Webb St

1932 Taylor St

New Center Commons

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12775 Plymouth Rd

2952 Waverly St

13641 La Salle Blvd

100 Glynn

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7548 Elmhurst St, Unit 7548

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Bethune Lofts

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15722 Wisconsin St, Unit 2

4045 Clements St, Unit Top 2E

1943 W Bethune St

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The Baxter Apartments

381 Covington

825 Whitmore

3008 Cortland St

La Salle Manor

Petoskey Place

Merton Road
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Uptown Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Detroit?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Detroit Studio Apartments | $914 | $475 | $1,445 |
Uptown Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,136 | $500 | $2,700 |
| Uptown Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,316 | $705 | $3,500 |
| Uptown Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $875 | $3,250 |
| Uptown Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,250 | $1,050 | $1,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 116 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Uptown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Detroit Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Uptown Detroit?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown Detroit is under $745.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Detroit?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown Detroit is 12775 Plymouth Rd which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Uptown Detroit costs $1,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown Detroit?
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 14 regular apartments in Uptown Detroit 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 Uptown Detroit?
Cheap apartments in Uptown Detroit have an average cost of $198 which is $902 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Detroit.
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