
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $705 (98 Rentals)


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15356 Washburn St

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12775 Plymouth Rd

2669 Glendale Ave

9775 Chenlot St, Unit 9775 Chenlot Detroit MI 48204

12200 Cheyenne St, Unit Upper TR 11/5/25

14580 Forrer St, Unit Unit

2638 Richton St

17177 Prairie St
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14422 Rutherford St, Unit Duplex

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Grant & Main - 10343 Crocuslawn St

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2293 Kendall St

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15453 Mendota St, Unit Upper

15453 Mendota St, Unit Unit2

Pilgrim Meadows

Doctor Violet T Lewis Apartments

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

2696 Pasadena St

2433 Pasadena St

Chateau Manor

2023 Tuxedo St

17195 Northlawn St, Unit 2 Upper- V 5/1/26 (T)
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15378 Meyers Rd

14845 Indiana St, Unit 2

17514 2nd Ave

18444 Woodingham Dr, Unit Up

12080 Santa Rosa Dr, Unit 2

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

416 Whitmore Rd

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300 Whitmore

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Covington Terrace

Granada Gardens South

College Grove

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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 98 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 New Center Commons which is listed at $705, 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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