Cheap Homes for Rent in the Uptown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (63 Rentals)

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property at 3831 Waverly St

$750 - $1,000

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

3831 Waverly St

DetroitMI48238

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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
Belmont ManorStudioStudio,1BA$720
100 Glynn1 bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Greenview Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
The Richmond1B/1B1BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Detroit, MI

As of July 19, 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
3337 Sturtevant St3337 Sturtevant St3BR,1BA$1.03
West Euclid Gateway3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.00
Highland ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.87
4203 Tyler St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.94
Puritan Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99
2920 Columbus St, Unit 2W2920 Columbus St1BR,1BA$1.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Uptown Detroit

What type of rentals are currently available in Uptown Detroit?

There are currently 620 Apartments for Rent in Uptown Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $475 to $3,500. There are also 266 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Uptown Detroit ranging from $525 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Uptown Detroit?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Uptown Detroit ranges from $525 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,707.

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