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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
Holbrook ApartmentsStudio 1 Bathroom - 329 HolbrookStudio,1BA$640
Bedford ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$645
Brookhaven Apartments11BR,1BA$650
Northend Village3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$653
Seward ManorLarge StudioStudio,1BA$695
100 GlynnUnit E1BR,1BA$725
Hazelwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$746

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Detroit, MI

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Detroit area is the $0.68 price per square foot 86 Englewood St Model at 86 Englewood St, Unit 92 in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Uptown Detroit apartment is the 9638 Joseph Campau St Model at 9638 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9638 2W starting at $1,750 with a $0.83 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.
86 Englewood St, Unit 9286 Englewood St4BR,1BA$0.68
9638 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9638 2W9638 Joseph Campau St1BR,1BA$0.83
20216 Stratford Rd, Unit 2021620216 Stratford Rd2BR,2BA$1.00
Highland ManorThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.93
Northend Village2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.75
Hazelwood Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Santa Rosa1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.89
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.04
Manchester Place Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.63
New Center CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Uptown Detroit

What type of rentals are currently available in Uptown Detroit?

There are currently 604 Apartments for Rent in Uptown Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $410 to $8,000. There are also 268 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Uptown Detroit ranging from $500 to $5,000.

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 $500 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,516.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Uptown Detroit?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Uptown Detroit range from $525 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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