
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Side Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $700 (125 Rentals)


2415 W Grand St

2417 W Grand St

2411 W Grand St

Palmer Park Square

6307/6311 Woodrow - Paralev LLC, Unit 6311 Woodrow, Upper - TR 10/9/25

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2929 Blaine St, Unit 2928

6885 Mettetal St

Franklin Village Apartments

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12775 Plymouth Rd
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17270 Bentler St, Unit #40

12019 Stoepel St

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Renaissance Village

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12200 Cheyenne St, Unit Upper TR 11/5/25

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2669 Glendale Ave

12024 Cherrylawn St

15765 Washburn St

10345-10345 Crocuslawn Ave, Unit 2 10343 upper

14422 Rutherford St, Unit Duplex

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Palmer Lofts Apartments

13944 Winthrop St

12663 Stoepel St
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Terrace Court

18427 Greenfield Rd

14118 Evergreen Rd, Unit 14120 Evergreen - Upper

9353 Kentucky St, Unit Upper

17308 Oak Dr

Pilgrim Meadows

Doctor Violet T Lewis Apartments

Hidden Pines

2433/2435 Pasadena St. - Missouri Residential Rentals LLC, Unit 2435 - Lower TR 2/27/26

12476 Mendota St, Unit 12478 Mendota St - Lower Unit
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6811 Minock St

17195 Northlawn St, Unit 2 Upper- V 5/1/26 (T)

Redford Manor South

15712 Evergreen Rd

2023 Tuxedo St

20129 Stratford Rd, Unit 2

18675 Meyers Rd

17195 Northlawn St, Unit 1 Lower - V 4/27/26 (T)

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Merton Road
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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 | $848 | $475 | $2,309 |
| West Side Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,016 | $500 | $2,500 |
West Side Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,204 | $700 | $3,600 |
| West Side Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,302 | $875 | $3,357 |
| West Side Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $1,275 | $1,275 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Side Detroit, Detroit, MI
Ranked #54
Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 $740.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side Detroit?
The cheapest apartment in West Side Detroit is Franklin Village Apartments which is listed at $803, 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 7 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 $277 which is $2,623 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side Detroit.
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