Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (254 Rentals)

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12775 Plymouth Rd
$605 - $825
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12775 Plymouth Rd

12775 Plymouth RdDetroit, MI 48227
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Terrace Court
$850 - $975
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Terrace Court

20551-20555 Lahser RdDetroit, MI 48219
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River Park
$899 - $1,199
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19143 Berg RdDetroit, MI 48219
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8535 Kentucky St, Unit A
$900
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8535 Kentucky St, Unit A

8535 Kentucky StDetroit, MI 48204
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West Side Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Side Detroit Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side Detroit area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Dearborn Town Center Senior priced from $591. 2023 Tuxedo St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable West Side Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$591
2023 Tuxedo StStudioStudio,1BA$595
12775 Plymouth RdStudioStudio,1BA$605
The Woodford ApartmentsStudio w/ KitchenetteStudio,1BA$625
Scovel Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Parkside ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$650
Stanley Manor Apartments1 - bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Greenview Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
Western Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$745
Franklin Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$746

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side Detroit, MI

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side Detroit area is the $0.96 price per square foot single family home Model at 2509 Gladstone St in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value West Side Detroit apartment is the 20221 Tireman St Model at 20221 Tireman St, Unit 20221 Tireman Ave starting at $1,100 with a $0.76 price per square foot in the Warrendale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side Detroit apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2509 Gladstone Stsingle family home6BR,3BA$0.96
20221 Tireman St, Unit 20221 Tireman Ave20221 Tireman St2BR,1BA$0.76
RCI Covington Townhouses2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.00
5287 Spokane St5287 Spokane St3BR,1BA$0.86
22448 W McNichols Rd, Unit 222448 W McNichols Rd2BR,1BA$0.82
Highland ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.87
Chicago TownhomesChicago Townhomes - 209212BR,1BA$0.95
4203 Tyler St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.94
Puritan Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.94

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Michigan including West Side Detroit, 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 our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Detroit Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Side Detroit?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Side Detroit is at 2023 Tuxedo St listed at $595.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Side Detroit Apartment is $591 at Dearborn Town Center Senior.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Side Detroit is starting from $782 at Dearborn Town Center Senior.

What is the most affordable West Side Detroit Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Side Detroit Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 2433 Pasadena St and starts from $1,100.

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