Cheap Homes for Rent in the West Side Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (91 Rentals)

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property at 11721 Otsego St

$750

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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11721 Otsego St

DetroitMI48204

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property at 20415 W 7 Mile Rd

$850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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20415 W 7 Mile Rd, Unit #302

20415 W 7 Mile Rd
DetroitMI48219
property at 14940 Longacre St

$866

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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14940 Longacre St

DetroitMI48227

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property at 12024 Cherrylawn St

$925

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$925
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12024 Cherrylawn St

DetroitMI48204
property at 14422 Rutherford St

$950

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$950
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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14422 Rutherford St, Unit Duplex

14422 Rutherford St
DetroitMI48227

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property at 6811 Minock St

$995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6811 Minock St

DetroitMI48228

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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 Dearborn Town Center Senior priced from $591. 2023 Tuxedo St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable West Side Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$591
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
La Salle Building - MACE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
Stanley Manor Apartments1 - bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Residence at Outer DriveStudioStudio,1BA$700
Western Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side Detroit, MI

As of August 20, 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 20225Tireman 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 20225Tireman Ave20221 Tireman St2BR,1BA$0.76
RCI Covington Townhouses2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.00
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
La Salle Building - MACE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.84
Puritan Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.94

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

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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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West Side Detroit, Detroit, MI

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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 674 Apartments for Rent in West Side Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $475 to $3,600. There are also 380 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Side Detroit ranging from $525 to $6,000.

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 $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,420.

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Metro Detroit. As covered in other articles, the City of Detroit has much to offer to renters.

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The auto industry remains the largest employment sector in the Motor City and surrounding communities, though the metro area has a significant presence in other sectors, including medical and financial services.

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