Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $475 (270 Rentals)

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property at 8957 Otsego St
$500
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8957 Otsego St

DetroitMI48204
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12775 Plymouth Rd
$605 - $825

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

12775 Plymouth Rd

12775 Plymouth RdDetroit, MI 48227
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property at 13641 La Salle Blvd
$670
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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13641 La Salle Blvd

DetroitMI48238
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property at 15383 Appoline St
$700 - $950
1 Bedroom Rentals
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15383 Appoline St

DetroitMI48227

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property at 11721 Otsego St
$750

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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11721 Otsego St

DetroitMI48204

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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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River Park

19143 Berg RdDetroit, MI 48219
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property at 3244 Tuxedo St
$900

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3244 Tuxedo St, Unit Upper Flat

3244 Tuxedo St
DetroitMI48206

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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
La Salle Building - MACE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$670
14801 Joy Rd1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$700
Residence at Outer DriveStudioStudio,1BA$700
Stanley Manor Apartments1 - bedroom1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side Detroit, MI

As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side Detroit area is the $0.89 price per square foot 4081 W Euclid St Model at 4081 W Euclid St, Unit A in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,245. The second greatest value West Side Detroit apartment is the 3337 Sturtevant St Model at 3337 Sturtevant St starting at $1,375 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Midtown Detroit 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.
4081 W Euclid St, Unit A4081 W Euclid St3BR,1BA$0.89
3337 Sturtevant St3337 Sturtevant St3BR,1BA$1.03
Mary Jane ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$0.89
Highland ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.87
Chicago TownhomesChicago Townhomes - 209212BR,1BA$0.95
Grant & Main - 10343 Crocuslawn St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.06
Western Heights ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Puritan Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99
La Salle Building - MACE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.84
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 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 $700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side Detroit?

The cheapest apartment in West Side Detroit is Dearborn Town Center Senior which is listed at $591, while the average apartment in West Side Detroit costs $1,025.

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 9 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 $271 which is $754 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side Detroit.

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