Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (262 Rentals)

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12775 Plymouth Rd
$605 - $825
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12775 Plymouth RdDetroit, MI 48227
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$850 - $900

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14951 Strathmoor St

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Cheapest Available Uptown Detroit Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Detroit area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at New Center Commons priced from $585. 2023 Tuxedo St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Uptown Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
2023 Tuxedo StStudioStudio,1BA$595
120 Glynn Ct.StudioStudio,1BA$595
12775 Plymouth RdStudioStudio,1BA$605
The Woodford ApartmentsStudio w/ KitchenetteStudio,1BA$625
Hazelwood ManorStudioStudio,1BA$650
HolbrookCortez Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$650
Belmont ManorStudioStudio,1BA$720
100 Glynn1 bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Greenview Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$740

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Detroit, MI

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Detroit area is the $0.96 price per square foot single family home Model at 2509 Gladstone St in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Uptown Detroit apartment is the 9644 Joseph Campau St Model at 9644 Joseph Campau St, Unit 2W starting at $1,850 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Downtown Hamtramck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Detroit apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2509 Gladstone Stsingle family home6BR,3BA$0.96
9644 Joseph Campau St, Unit 2W9644 Joseph Campau St1BR,1BA$0.75
330 Westminster Stsingle famiy home3BR,1BA$0.91
RCI Covington Townhouses2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.00
664 Gladstone Ave, Unit 664 Gladstone Ave664 Gladstone Ave1BR,1BA$0.63
Highland ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.87
2312 Pasadena St, Unit 2312 Dena Unit 12312 Pasadena St2BR,1BA$1.06
2920 Columbus St, Unit 2W2920 Columbus St1BR,1BA$1.00
Puritan Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99
New Center CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.06

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This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Michigan and customized analysis for Detroit, Michigan. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $740.

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 $605, 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 24 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 $220 which is $2,680 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Detroit.

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