Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Vernor Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (29 Rentals)

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5424 Porter St, Unit 2
$750
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$750

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5424 Porter St, Unit 2

5424 Porter StDetroit, MI 48209
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1403 Morrell St, Unit 1
$895
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$895

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1403 Morrell St, Unit 1

1403 Morrell StDetroit, MI 48209
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Central Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Central Apartments

2625 Central StDetroit, MI 48209
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730 Clark St
1 Bedroom Apartments

730 Clark St

730 Clark StDetroit, MI 48209
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7121 W Vernor Hwy
1 Bedroom Apartments

7121 W Vernor Hwy

7121 W Vernor HwyDetroit, MI 48209
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Morrell Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Morrell Apartments

2175 Morrell StDetroit, MI 48209
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The Barbara
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Barbara

512-514 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48216
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Springwells Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Springwells Village

8634-8640 Vernor HwyDetroit, MI 48209
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Hubbard
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hubbard

2024 Hubbard StDetroit, MI 48209
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Central Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Central Apartments

2683 Central AveDetroit, MI 48209
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property at 1045 Casgrain St

$1,350

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$1,350

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1045 Casgrain St

DetroitMI48209
property at 17250 Raupp Rd

$895 - $945

1 Bedroom Rentals

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17250 Raupp Rd

MelvindaleMI48122

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property at 3552 Peter St

$1,349

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3552 Peter St

WindsorONN9C 1J5
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Melvindale Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melvindale Square

17250 Raupp StMelvindale, MI 48122
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Karita Tower Apartments
$1,330Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Karita Tower Apartments

3410 Peter StWindsor, ON N9C 1J3
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Vernor, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Vernor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Vernor area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 7121 W Vernor Hwy priced from $750. Morrell Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Vernor apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7121 W Vernor Hwy1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Morrell ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Pablo Davis Senior Living CenterOne Bedroom w/out vouchers1BR,1BA$865
Delray Senior Housing1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$899
Mavor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Central ApartmentsTwo Bedroom (B1)2BR,1BA$1,095
Broderick ManorOne Bedroom, One Bathroom (Larger)1BR,1BA$1,145
Sandwich Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vernor, MI

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vernor area is the $1.18 price per square foot 1 Bed/1 Bath Model at The Murray in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Vernor apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Hortensia Townhomes starting at $1,995 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Vernor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Murray1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Hortensia Townhomes2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.58
Delray Senior Housing2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.23
1403 Morrell St, Unit 11403 Morrell St2BR,1BA$0.99
Central ApartmentsTwo Bedroom (B)2BR,1BA$1.49
Mavor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Pablo Davis Senior Living CenterOne Bedroom w/out vouchers1BR,1BA$1.44
Sandwich Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.05
7121 W Vernor Hwy1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
5424 Porter St, Unit Unit 25424 Porter St1BR,1BA$1.36

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Vernor, Detroit, MI

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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Vernor Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Vernor Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Vernor Apartment is $750 at 7121 W Vernor Hwy.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Vernor Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Vernor is starting from $1,095 at Central Apartments.

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