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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wayne State University Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (54 Rentals)
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3525 Cass Ave
DetroitMI48201
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71 Garfield St
71 Garfield StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Belcrest
5440 Cass AveDetroit, MI 48202
75 W Palmer Ave
DetroitMI48202
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Wellesley
651 W Hancock StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Barlum
25 E Palmer StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Brentwood
487 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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Westwill Apartments
640 W Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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Pallister Plaisance Apartments
888 PallisterDetroit, MI 48202
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4535 Commonwealth St
4535 Commonwealth StDetroit, MI 48208
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$959 - $1,249Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 1
Sterling Commons
6465 Sterling StDetroit, MI 48202
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$971 - $1,1712 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Genesis Villas
91 Harper AveDetroit, MI 48202
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$990 - $1,100Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 18
Sheridan Court
4401-4417 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Brainard Street Apartments
641 Brainard StDetroit, MI 48201
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Brainard
484 Brainard StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Debora
741 Seward StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis
828 W Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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St Regis House Apartments
3075 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48202
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$1,000 - $2,065Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Hamilton Midtown Detroit
40 Davenport StDetroit, MI 48201
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1945 W Bethune St, Unit 2
1945 W Bethune StDetroit, MI 48206
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Bethune Lofts
1800 W Bethune StDetroit, MI 48206
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1943 W Bethune St, Unit 4
1943 W Bethune StDetroit, MI 48206
4858 Commonwealth St
DetroitMI48208
51 W Palmer Ave
DetroitMI48202
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$1,099 - $1,875Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Alexandrine
664 W Alexandrine StDetroit, MI 48201
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92 E Forest Ave
92 E Forest AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Mimosa Apartments
1360 Seward StDetroit, MI 48206
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Valson
5855 4th StDetroit, MI 48202
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Hancock Court
665 W Hancock StDetroit, MI 48201
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MLK on 2nd
3515 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Bedford Apartments
1160 Seward StDetroit, MI 48202
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Seward Manor
1190 Seward StDetroit, MI 48206
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The Renaud & Touraine
4762-4744 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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University Meadows
4500 Trumbull StDetroit, MI 48208
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The Belnord
324 Hendrie StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Richmond
656 Lothrop RdDetroit, MI 48202
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Heather Hall
3444 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Phillips Manor Apartments
47 E Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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Villa Lante Apartments
663 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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Milwaukee Apartments
629 W Milwaukee StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Villa Lante
663 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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TheFinnMidtown
678 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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Devenir District- 439 Selden
439 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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Seward Gardens
870 Seward StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Orington
459 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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Orchestra Tower
3501 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48201
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The Isabelle
51 W PalmerDetroit, MI 48202
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Selden Manor
686 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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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 | $1,197 | $663 | $1,700 |
| Wayne State University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,522 | $899 | $2,500 |
| Wayne State University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,072 | $971 | $3,750 |
| Wayne State University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,298 | $950 | $2,500 |
| Wayne State University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
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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 $790. Here are the most affordable Wayne State University apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS | The Warren | Studio,1BA | $663 |
| Heather Hall | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| Villa Lante Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| The Belcrest | Studio Co-Living | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Wellesley | Studio | 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 |
| Brainard | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wayne State University, MI
As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wayne State University area is the $1.08 price per square foot 4 Bed Model at Historic Style, Modern Comforts, Prime Location in the in the Art Center neighborhood starting from $1,733. The second greatest value Wayne State University apartment is the 310 Hendrie St Model at 310 Hendrie St, Unit #2 starting at $2,150 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Art Center 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. |
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| Historic Style, Modern Comforts, Prime Location | 4 Bed | 4BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 310 Hendrie St, Unit #2 | 310 Hendrie St | 4BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| 7428 Dunedin St, Unit 1 | 7428 Dunedin St | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 7426 Dunedin St, Unit LL | 7426 Dunedin St | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Hendrie Lofts | Hendrie Lofts-2 Bed-2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| The Commodore | Furnished 1 -Bedroom Apt. | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 4844 Commonwealth St, Unit UB | 4844 Commonwealth St | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 1943 W Bethune St, Unit 4 | 1943 W Bethune St | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 1945 W Bethune St, Unit 2 | 1945 W Bethune St | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Wellesley | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.50 |
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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 Villa Lante Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Wayne State University costs $2,150.
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 38 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 $444 which is $1,706 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wayne State University.
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