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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property at 17276 Bentler St

$695

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17276 Bentler St, Unit #2

17276 Bentler St
DetroitMI48219

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property at 20415 W 7 Mile Rd

$850

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20415 W 7 Mile Rd, Unit #302

20415 W 7 Mile Rd
DetroitMI48219

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Terrace Court
$850 - $975
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Terrace Court

20551-20555 Lahser RdDetroit, MI 48219
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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 Studio unit found at 2023 Tuxedo St priced from $595. 12775 Plymouth Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $605. Here are the most affordable West Side Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$655
The Redford ApartmentsRedford Apartments - Studio *AVAILABLE NOW*Studio,1BA$699
Stanley Manor Apartments1 - bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Franklin Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$718
Greenview Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$740

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side Detroit, MI

As of June 05, 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 8285 Indiana St Model at 8285 Indiana St, Unit Apt #1 Two Beds starting at $1,350 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the East Dearborn 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
8285 Indiana St, Unit Apt #1 Two Beds8285 Indiana St2BR,1BA$0.80
RCI Covington Townhouses2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.00
3284 Northwestern St, Unit 23284 Northwestern St4BR,1BA$1.02
Highland ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.87
Chicago TownhomesChicago Townhomes - 209212BR,1BA$0.95
4203 Tyler St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.94
2920 Columbus St, Unit 2W2920 Columbus St1BR,1BA$1.00
Puritan Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.04

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West Side Detroit, Detroit, MI

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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 $740.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Side Detroit is 12775 Plymouth Rd which is listed at $650, 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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