
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (254 Rentals) Page 2 of 6
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2638 Richton St

15395 Linwood St

14580 Forrer St, Unit Unit

2669 Glendale Ave

12211 Stoepel St, Unit #1- Lower

12024 Cherrylawn St

Sherwood Heights

Redford Manor South

14422 Rutherford St, Unit Duplex
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10345-10345 Crocuslawn Ave, Unit 2 10343 upper

15765 Washburn St

13944 Winthrop St

12663 Stoepel St

7548 Elmhurst St, Unit 7548

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Redford Square Apartments

18427 Greenfield Rd

One M-1

17515 Northlawn St, Unit Lower Flat
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Ramblewood Apartments

14118 Evergreen Rd, Unit 14120 Evergreen - Upper

9353 Kentucky St, Unit Upper

3296 Calvert St, Unit Upper unity 2#

2732-2734 Clements St

4287 W Grand St

17308 Oak Dr

12144 Auburn St

2433/2435 Pasadena St. - Missouri Residential Rentals LLC, Unit 2435 - Lower TR 2/27/26

12476 Mendota St, Unit 12478 Mendota St - Lower Unit
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17815 McIntyre St, Unit Lower

17195 Northlawn St, Unit 2 Upper- V 5/1/26 (T)

6811 Minock St

17150 Santa Rosa Dr

3209-3211 Pasadena St

15712 Evergreen Rd

Virginia Park Meadows

The Baxter Apartments

15447 Griggs St

20129 Stratford Rd, Unit 2
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18675 Meyers Rd

4336-4338 Buena Vista St

2433/2435 Pasadena St. - Missouri Residential Rentals LLC, Unit 2433 - Upper TR 4/27/26

17195 Northlawn St, Unit 1 Lower - V 4/27/26 (T)

16124 Westbrook St

14903 Tracey St

1000 Whitmore

La Salle Manor

825 Whitmore

381 Covington
West Side Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Side Detroit?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Detroit Studio Apartments | $848 | $475 | $2,309 |
| West Side Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,015 | $500 | $2,500 |
| West Side Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,203 | $700 | $3,600 |
| West Side Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,302 | $875 | $3,357 |
| West Side Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $1,275 | $1,275 |
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There are currently 254 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Side Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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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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