Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wayne State University Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $525 (109 Rentals)

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Bethune Lofts
$995 - $1,850
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Bethune Lofts

1800 W Bethune StDetroit, MI 48206
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West Euclid Gateway
$1,150 - $1,300
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West Euclid Gateway

1534 W Euclid StDetroit, MI 48206
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1528 Virginia Park St

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Elaine Lofts
$1,250 - $1,850
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Elaine Lofts

5918 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48202
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702 E Ferry St

DetroitMI48202

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Wayne State University, Detroit, MI Local Guide

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. The Richmond has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Wayne State University apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$663
The RichmondLive in the Heart of New Center – Modern Comfor...1BR,1BA$745
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$750
The Rochelle aka Fourth WillisStudio1BR,1BA$850
The Keyes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Brentwood1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
The BarlumStudioStudio,1BA$905
Bethune LoftsStudio1BR,1BA$995
The Isabelle0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
The Debora0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wayne State University, MI

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wayne State University area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at West Euclid Gateway in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Wayne State University apartment is the Market Rent 2 Bed Model at Palmer Court Apartments starting at $1,603 with a $1.27 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
West Euclid Gateway3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.00
Palmer Court ApartmentsMarket Rent 2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.27
Brainard Street Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.21
The CommodoreFurnished 1 -Bedroom Apt.1BR,1BA$1.56
Westwill Apartments MidtownThe Canfield2BR,1BA$1.80
Elaine Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
The Rochelle aka Fourth WillisStudio1BR,1BA$1.70
The Keyes0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.90
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.63
The Richmond1B/1B + Garage Parking1BR,1BA$1.75

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Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Wayne State University, Detroit, and the greater Detroit area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Wayne State University costs $1,450.

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 7 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 $312 which is $1,138 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wayne State University.

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