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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
Top of the Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Brookhaven Apartments11BR,1BA$650
Franklin Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$676
Fenkell Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$695
Stanley Manor Apartments1 - bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Dorchester Armsone bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Veridian Group LLC, DBA Woodland Arms ApartmentsWe have a clean updated 1 Bedroom Apartment rea...1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side Detroit, MI

As of June 05, 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 Downtown Ferndale 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
Fenkell Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.77
Santa Rosa1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.89
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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Frequently Asked Questions about West Side Detroit

What type of rentals are currently available in West Side Detroit?

There are currently 662 Apartments for Rent in West Side Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $410 to $8,000. There are also 434 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Side Detroit ranging from $500 to $3,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Side Detroit?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Side Detroit ranges from $500 to $3,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,376.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Side Detroit?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Side Detroit range from $525 to $3,495, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $975 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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