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8955 Otsego St

DetroitMI48204

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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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1000 Whitmore
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Whitmore

1000 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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381 Covington
1 Bedroom Apartments

381 Covington

381 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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825 Whitmore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

825 Whitmore

825 Whitmore RdDetroit, 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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Dexter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dexter Apartments

12170 Dexter AveDetroit, MI 48206
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Gardenview Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gardenview Estates

16910 Gardenview CirDetroit, MI 48228
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Petoskey Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Petoskey Place

11501 Petoskey AveDetroit, MI 48204
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Merton Road
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merton Road

1000 Merton RdDetroit, MI 48203
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300 Whitmore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

300 Whitmore

300 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Parkway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Apartments

641-711 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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Manning Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Manning Manor

2258 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48208
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Four Corners Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Four Corners Apartments

18615 Telegraph RdDetroit, MI 48219
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900 Whitmore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

900 Whitmore

900 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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950 Whitmore
1 Bedroom Apartments

950 Whitmore

950 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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College Grove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

College Grove

16571-16625 Schaefer HwyDetroit, MI 48235
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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
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
Western Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$745
15041 Greenfield Rd1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Dorchester Arms1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side Detroit, MI

As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side Detroit area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at RCI Covington Townhouses in the in the Pembroke neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value West Side Detroit apartment is the 2982 Tyler St Model at 2982 Tyler St, Unit 2982 starting at $1,200 with a $0.96 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.
RCI Covington Townhouses2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$0.93
2982 Tyler St, Unit 29822982 Tyler St3BR,1BA$0.96
16224 Kentucky St, Unit Top 216224 Kentucky St2BR,1BA$0.83
Chicago TownhomesChicago Townhomes - 209212BR,1BA$0.95
10303 Morley St, Unit 2nd Floor10303 Morley St1BR,1BA$0.89
Western Heights ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
14027 Montrose StUpper1BR,1BA$1.00
Puritan Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Manchester Place Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.63
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.99

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

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

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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 $1,400.

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 19 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 $230 which is $1,170 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side Detroit.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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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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Detroit is an exciting and vibrant city with many educational and employment opportunities, and many neighborhoods to choose from while attending school.

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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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

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!