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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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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
Stanley Manor Apartments1 - bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Franklin Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$709
Greenview Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
Western Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side Detroit, MI

As of July 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 20221 Tireman St Model at 20221 Tireman St, Unit 20221 Tireman Ave starting at $1,100 with a $0.76 price per square foot in the Warrendale 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
20221 Tireman St, Unit 20221 Tireman Ave20221 Tireman St2BR,1BA$0.76
5287 Spokane St5287 Spokane St3BR,1BA$0.86
RCI Covington Townhouses2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.00
Highland ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.87
22448 W McNichols Rd, Unit 222448 W McNichols Rd2BR,1BA$0.82
Chicago TownhomesChicago Townhomes - 209212BR,1BA$0.95
4203 Tyler St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.94
Puritan Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99
2920 Columbus St, Unit 2W2920 Columbus St1BR,1BA$1.00

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

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Detroit area for Off-Campus Student Housing. Find your perfect Detroit Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Side Detroit, Detroit, MI

Ranked #46

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 680 Apartments for Rent in West Side Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $475 to $3,600. There are also 359 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Side Detroit ranging from $525 to $5,000.

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 $525 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,574.

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 $875 to $1,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $3,195. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,125 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,275.

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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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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