Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Riverfront Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (26 Rentals)

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5424 Porter St, Unit 2
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5424 Porter St, Unit 2

5424 Porter StDetroit, MI 48209
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1448 Campbell St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1448 Campbell St

1448 Campbell StDetroit, MI 48209
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Porter Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Porter Apartments

4751 Porter StDetroit, MI 48209
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5807 Toledo St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5807 Toledo St

5807 Toledo StDetroit, MI 48209
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1403 Junction St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1403 Junction St

1403 Junction StDetroit, MI 48209
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2142 Livernois Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2142 Livernois Ave

2142 Livernois AveDetroit, MI 48209
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8135 Senator St
2 Bedroom Apartments

8135 Senator St

8135 Senator StDetroit, MI 48209
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9112 W Fort St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9112 W Fort St

9112 W Fort 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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Springwells Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Springwells Village

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

Hubbard Apartments

1241 Hubbard StDetroit, MI 48209
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Central Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Central Apartments

2683 Central AveDetroit, MI 48209
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Suffolk Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Suffolk Townhomes

1255 Hubbard StDetroit, MI 48209
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Hortensia Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hortensia Townhomes

820 Vinewood StDetroit, MI 48216
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1654 Elsmere St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1654 Elsmere St

1654 Elsmere StDetroit, MI 48209
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Parkside Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Manor

7055 W Vernor HwyDetroit, MI 48209
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Wilshire Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wilshire Apartments

388 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48216
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2343 Central St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2343 Central St

2343 Central StDetroit, MI 48209
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Clark Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Clark Apartments

1185 Clark StDetroit, MI 48209
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West Riverfront, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Riverfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Riverfront area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 7121 W Vernor Hwy priced from $750. Pablo Davis Senior Living Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable West Riverfront apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7121 W Vernor Hwy1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Pablo Davis Senior Living CenterOne Bedroom w/out vouchers1BR,1BA$865
Delray Senior Housing1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$899
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
Sun Ray Manor Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,480
The Murray1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Riverfront, MI

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Riverfront 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 West Riverfront apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Delray Senior Housing starting at $1,156 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Murray1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
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
Broderick ManorOne Bedroom, One Bathroom (Larger)1BR,1BA$1.67
Pablo Davis Senior Living CenterOne Bedroom w/out vouchers1BR,1BA$1.44
Sun Ray Manor Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.51
Sandwich Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.05
7121 W Vernor Hwy1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
5424 Porter St, Unit 25424 Porter St1BR,1BA$1.36

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West Riverfront, Detroit, MI

Ranked #107

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Riverfront Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Riverfront Apartment?

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

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

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

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