
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Side Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (156 Rentals)


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18401 Joy Rd, Unit 8

Palmer Park Square

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River Park

Dolson Arms Apartments

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7548 Elmhurst St, Unit 7548

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15722 Wisconsin St, Unit 2

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West Side Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Side Detroit?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Detroit Studio Apartments | $793 | $475 | $1,529 |
West Side Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,004 | $500 | $1,950 |
| West Side Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,201 | $749 | $3,600 |
| West Side Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,196 | $875 | $1,850 |
| West Side Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Side Detroit, Detroit, MI
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Detroit Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Side Detroit?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Side Detroit is under $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side Detroit?
The cheapest apartment in West Side Detroit is Dearborn Town Center Senior which is listed at $591, while the average apartment in West Side Detroit costs $2,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Side Detroit?
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 10 regular apartments in West Side Detroit 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 West Side Detroit?
Cheap apartments in West Side Detroit have an average cost of $234 which is $2,666 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side Detroit.
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