
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wayne State University Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (88 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Wayne State University area of Detroit.


The Belcrest

71 Garfield St

The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis

Sterling Apartments

The Barlum

Brentwood

4437 Avery St

Pallister Plaisance Apartments

Genesis Villas
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The Hamilton Midtown Detroit

The Debora

The Alexandrine

St Regis House Apartments

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Bethune Lofts

Westwill Apartments Midtown

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92 E Forest Ave

1534-1536 W Euclid St

1542 W Euclid St
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West Euclid Gateway

The Lindley

Woodward West

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Elaine Lofts

73 E Palmer St, Unit 301

Brainard Flats

1710 Virginia Park St

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1926 Seward St, Unit 1

The Amsterdam Lofts

University Club
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The Auburn

73 E Palmer St, Unit B1

The James Scott Mansion

506 E Kirby St

The Commodore

272 Hendrie St

The Boulevard

Addison Apartments

Piquette Flats

Mimosa Apartments
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Valson

Hancock Court

MLK on 2nd

Bedford Apartments

Seward Manor

The Renaud & Touraine

University Meadows

Heather Hall

The Belnord

The Richmond
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Wayne State University, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wayne State University?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne State University Studio Apartments | $1,154 | $663 | $1,700 |
| Wayne State University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,472 | $850 | $2,500 |
| Wayne State University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $971 | $3,500 |
| Wayne State University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,781 | $1,171 | $3,250 |
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There are currently 88 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Wayne State University Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Cheapest Available Wayne State University Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wayne State University area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS priced from $663. Heather Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $760. Here are the most affordable Wayne State University apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS | The Warren | Studio,1BA | $663 |
| Heather Hall | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $760 |
| The Belcrest | Studio Co-Living | Studio,1BA | $783 |
| Sterling Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $872 |
| DREAMTROIT | Type B studio | Studio,1BA | $880 |
| 71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| The Barlum | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Pallister Plaisance Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Isabelle | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Debora | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wayne State University, MI
As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wayne State University area is the $1.27 price per square foot Market Rent 2 Bed Model at Palmer Court Apartments in the in the Art Center neighborhood starting from $1,603. The second greatest value Wayne State University apartment is the 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Brainard Street Apartments starting at $1,449 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Necklace District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wayne State University apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Court Apartments | Market Rent 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Brainard Street Apartments | 3 Beds, 1.5 baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| West Euclid Gateway | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| The Commodore | Furnished 1 -Bedroom Apt. | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 1926 Seward St, Unit 1 | 1926 Seward St | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Westwill Apartments Midtown | The Canfield | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Pallister Plaisance Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| DREAMTROIT | Type B studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.72 |
| 71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.80 |
| Heather Hall | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $1.65 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWayne State University, Detroit, MI
Ranked #28
Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wayne State University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wayne State University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wayne State University is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wayne State University?
The cheapest apartment in Wayne State University is Pallister Plaisance Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Wayne State University costs $1,757.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wayne State University?
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 9 regular apartments in Wayne State University 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 Wayne State University?
Cheap apartments in Wayne State University have an average cost of $313 which is $1,444 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wayne State University.
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