
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Side Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $410 (108 Rentals)


2741 Doris St

Franklin Village Apartments

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12775 Plymouth Rd

15601 Schoolcraft Rd

15601 Schoolcraft Rd

15601 Schoolcraft Rd

15601 Schoolcraft Rd

15601 Schoolcraft Rd

15361 Sorrento Ave
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12032 Santa Rosa Dr

13909 Hartwell St

13909 Hartwell St

13909 Hartwell St

12003 Prairie St

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Sunrise Place

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15307 Biltmore St

Palmer Lane Apartments

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Terrace Court Apartments
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5054 Linsdale St

Hidden Pines

Pickford Place Apartments

Pilgrim Meadows

Greenfield Apartments

18401 Joy Rd

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River Park

RCI Covington Apartments

4045 Clements St

825 Whitmore
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300 Whitmore

Merton Road

Parkway Apartments

1000 Whitmore

900 Whitmore
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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 | $818 | $475 | $1,979 |
West Side Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $974 | $410 | $2,500 |
| West Side Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,153 | $457 | $3,600 |
| West Side Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $525 | $1,995 |
| West Side Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,216 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Side Detroit, Detroit, MI
Ranked #30
Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $745.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side Detroit?
The cheapest apartment in West Side Detroit is Manchester Place Apartments which is listed at $410, 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 27 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 $189 which is $2,711 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side Detroit.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.