
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Detroit, MI (56 Rentals)


DuCharme Place Apartments

Waters Edge Apartments of Harbortown

River Place

The Palms

Regency Tower

Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MI

Central Park

City Club Apartments Lafayette Park

Lafayette Towers
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226 Mt Elliott St, Unit SI ID1437641P

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200 Mt Elliott St

226 Mt Elliott St

1565 Cherboneau Pl
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Ralph Bunche Co-Op Apartments

Cherboneau Place Co-op

Field Streeet I & II

Cherboneau North

Field Apartments

Harbortown Spinnaker Tower

180 E Grand Blvd
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Grand Place Apartments

Noel Village

Islandview Apartments

Manchester Apartments

Chene Park Commons

Wilner's Arms

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Elmwood Tower
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Regency Place

Delta Manor

Parkview Tower & Square

Sheridan Place II

Martin Luther King Apartments

Edward & Della Thome Rivertown Apartments

McDonald Square

Parkview Square Apartments

Sheridan Place I

Ida Young Gardens Apartments
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Waterfront, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waterfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Studio Apartments | $1,161 | $799 | $3,150 |
Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $999 | $2,570 |
| Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,959 | $1,115 | $2,875 |
| Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,587 | $1,950 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Waterfront Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Largest Available Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Waterfront area of Detroit, MI is found at River Place and is listed at 1,225 square feet priced from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Place | Brownstone - 1/1.5 | 1,225 Sq Ft | $1,450 |
| Palms East | 1 Bedroom w/Loft | 940 Sq Ft | $1,500 |
| Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MI | One Bedroom | 850 Sq Ft | $1,250 |
| Jean Rivard | The Quarter | 833 Sq Ft | $1,060 |
| Orleans Landing | A1 | 670 Sq Ft | $1,635 |
| Central Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 650 Sq Ft | $1,125 |
| City Club Apartments Lafayette Park | A4 Aff | 550 Sq Ft | $1,020 |
| Regency Tower | 1 Bed B | 520 Sq Ft | $999 |
Cheapest Available Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Waterfront of Detroit, MI is the 1 Bed B Model starting from $999 at Regency Tower. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Waterfront is currently $1,357. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Regency Tower | 1 Bed B | $999 |
| City Club Apartments Lafayette Park | A | $1,020 |
| Jean Rivard | The Quarter | $1,060 |
| Central Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $1,125 |
| River Place | Apartment - 1/1 | $1,200 |
| Palms East | Garden 1 Bedroom | $1,200 |
| Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MI | One Bedroom | $1,250 |
| Orleans Landing | Aa | $1,325 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Waterfront Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Waterfront with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Waterfront is at Regency Tower listed at $999.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Waterfront Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Waterfront is $1,357.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Waterfront Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Waterfront is a 1,225 square feet unit starting from $1,450 at River Place.
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