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Uptown Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Detroit Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Detroit area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Manchester Place Apartments priced from $410. New Center Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $585. Here are the most affordable Uptown Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manchester Place Apartments1x11BR,1BA$410
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
2023 Tuxedo StStudio1BR,1BA$595
120 Glynn Ct.StudioStudio,1BA$595
Hazelwood ManorStudioStudio,1BA$600
The Woodford ApartmentsStudio w/ KitchenetteStudio,1BA$625
HolbrookCortez Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$630
Seward ManorLarge StudioStudio,1BA$695
100 GlynnUnit E1BR,1BA$725
15041 Greenfield Rd1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Detroit, MI

As of January 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Detroit area is the $0.57 price per square foot 86 Englewood St Model at 86 Englewood St, Unit 92 in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Uptown Detroit apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at RCI Covington Townhouses starting at $1,295 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Fitzgerald 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.
86 Englewood St, Unit 9286 Englewood St4BR,1BA$0.57
RCI Covington Townhouses2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$0.93
Highland ManorThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.93
16224 Kentucky St, Unit Top 216224 Kentucky St2BR,1BA$0.83
3239 Tyler St, Unit Upper3239 Tyler St3BR,1BA$0.90
Grant & Main - 10343 Crocuslawn St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.06
2310 Pasadena St, Unit Unit 12310 Pasadena St2BR,1BA$0.94
14027 Montrose StUpper1BR,1BA$1.00
Puritan Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Manchester Place Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.63

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Detroit?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown Detroit is Manchester Place Apartments which is listed at $410, while the average apartment in Uptown Detroit costs $4,879.

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 33 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 $175 which is $4,704 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Detroit.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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Detroit is an exciting and vibrant city with many educational and employment opportunities, and many neighborhoods to choose from while attending school.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!