
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $960 (37 Rentals)


3209 W Grand St

14052 Northlawn St

3296 Calvert St, Unit Upper unity 2#, Unit Upper unity 2#

3209-3211 Pasadena St

14903 Tracey St

4336-4338 Buena Vista St

15751 Monte Vista St

3783 Tyler St
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3740 Tyler St

4243 Clements St

1224/1226 Virginia Park - FDR - A, Unit 1226 Virginia Park, Upper - V 1/10/26 (T)

20241 Kentucky St

Petoskey Place

17164 Northlawn St

3786 Carter St

19662 Eureka St
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16889 Washburn St

8920 Quincy St

The Belnord

1125 Pingree St

19986 Gallagher St

18629 Fleming St

14893 Prest St

15906 Alden St

3250 Webb St
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15725 Alden St

19450 Norwood St

16604 Winthrop St

15501 Ilene St

2366 Commor Ave, Unit #2

Fully Renovated 3-Bedroom Home – Move-In Ready for You!

19343 Riopelle St

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36 Brighton St
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 | $924 | $475 | $1,635 |
| Uptown Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,180 | $464 | $3,113 |
| Uptown Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,487 | $705 | $3,750 |
Uptown Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,537 | $960 | $5,477 |
| Uptown Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,449 | $1,000 | $1,899 |
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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 $725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Detroit?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown Detroit is 74-74 Pilgrim St which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in Uptown Detroit costs $2,900.
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 20 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 $182 which is $2,718 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Detroit.
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