Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (115 Rentals)

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Parkside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

23740 Fenkell StDetroit, MI 48223
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1000 Whitmore
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Whitmore

1000 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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La Salle Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Salle Manor

13305 La Salle BlvdDetroit, MI 48238
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825 Whitmore
1 Bedroom Apartments

825 Whitmore

825 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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381 Covington
1 Bedroom Apartments

381 Covington

381 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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12775 Plymouth Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12775 Plymouth Rd

12775 Plymouth RdDetroit, MI 48227
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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
Top of the Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Brookhaven Apartments11BR,1BA$650
Franklin Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$676
Stanley Manor Apartments1 - bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Veridian Group LLC, DBA Woodland Arms ApartmentsWe have a clean updated 1 Bedroom Apartment rea...1BR,1BA$725
Western Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$745
Majestic ApartmentsUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$750
Florentine EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side Detroit, MI

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side Detroit area is the $0.86 price per square foot 5287 Spokane St Model at 5287 Spokane St in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value West Side Detroit apartment is the 20216 Stratford Rd Model at 20216 Stratford Rd, Unit 20216 starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Pembroke 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.
5287 Spokane St5287 Spokane St3BR,1BA$0.86
20216 Stratford Rd, Unit 2021620216 Stratford Rd2BR,2BA$1.00
Highland ManorThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.93
2215 Lansing St2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Santa Rosa1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.89
Ironwood Quadplex2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.04
Salem ApartmentsWoobdine1BR,1BA$1.00
Manchester Place Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.63
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.99

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West Side Detroit, Detroit, MI

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Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI 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 $750.

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 $8,000.

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 14 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 $175 which is $7,825 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side Detroit.

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