Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (121 Rentals)

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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 Manchester Place Apartments priced from $410. 2023 Tuxedo St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable West Side Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manchester Place Apartments1x11BR,1BA$410
2023 Tuxedo StStudio1BR,1BA$595
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$621
Top of the Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
The Woodford ApartmentsStudio w/ KitchenetteStudio,1BA$625
Parkside ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$645
Franklin Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$646
Stanley Manor Apartments1 - bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Woodland Arms ApartmentsWe have a clean updated 1 Bedroom Apartment rea...1BR,1BA$725
Western Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side Detroit, MI

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side Detroit area is the $0.73 price per square foot 4114 Pingree St Model at 4114 Pingree St, Unit LL in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value West Side Detroit apartment is the 20221 Tireman St Model at 20221 Tireman St, Unit 20225 Tireman Ave starting at $1,150 with a $0.80 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.
4114 Pingree St, Unit LL4114 Pingree St3BR,1BA$0.73
20221 Tireman St, Unit 20225 Tireman Ave20221 Tireman St2BR,1BA$0.80
Highland ManorThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.93
2980 Tyler St, Unit 29802980 Tyler St3BR,1BA$0.96
Renaissance VillageThe Jefferson3BR,1.5BA$0.85
22448 W McNichols Rd, Unit 222448 W McNichols Rd2BR,1BA$0.81
4079 Pingree St, Unit 14079 Pingree St2BR,1BA$0.90
Chicago TownhomesChicago Townhomes - 209212BR,1BA$0.95
2215 Lansing St2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Manchester Place Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.63

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

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West Side Detroit, Detroit, MI

Ranked #156

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 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 $1,600.

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 18 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 $1,411 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side Detroit.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Tim Brown

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.