Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Industrial Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (60 Rentals)

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14th Street Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14th Street Lofts

2101 W Lafayette BlvdDetroit, MI 48216
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Coat Factory Lofts
Studio Apartments

Coat Factory Lofts

1652 W Fort StDetroit, MI 48216
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Broderick Tower
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Broderick Tower

10 Witherell StDetroit, MI 48226
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2623 Cochrane St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2623 Cochrane St

2623 Cochrane StDetroit, MI 48216
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The Malcomson
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Malcomson

1215 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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Crawford
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crawford

2050 8th StDetroit, MI 48216
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Security Trust Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Security Trust Lofts

735 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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285 Cameron Ave

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West Side Industrial, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Side Industrial Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side Industrial area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at New Cadillac Square Apartments priced from $795. Town Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable West Side Industrial apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsStudio / One Bathroom ($795)Studio,1BA$795
Town ResidencesS8Studio,1BA$895
Fyfe ApartmentsS2 (Studio / One Bathroom Classic)Studio,1BA$895
eXchange ApartmentsS2af (Affordable Housing)Studio,1BA$995
Briggs HouzeStudioStudio,1BA$999
28GrandUnit BStudio,1BA$1,000
Philip HouzeStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
CBD Detroit ApartmentsStudio Affordable Program Sd-AFFStudio,1BA$1,125
Wabash Flats1B/1B1BR,1BA$1,125
The CornerStudio (S3a)Studio,1BA$1,160

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side Industrial, MI

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side Industrial area is the $1.78 price per square foot The Elmwood Model at The Ferguson in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $2,065. The second greatest value West Side Industrial apartment is the 1bed/ 1bath Model at The Claridge Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Necklace District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side Industrial apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The FergusonThe Elmwood1BR,1BA$1.78
The Claridge Apartments1bed/ 1bath1BR,1BA$1.36
The Kales Building1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.76
Caron Tower1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.12
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935)1BR,1BA$1.56
Wabash Flats1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.88
Riverfront TowersThe Gratiot1BR,1BA$2.13
Philip HouzeStudioStudio ,1BA$2.04
Fyfe ApartmentsS1 (Studio / One Bathroom)Studio ,1BA$1.96
Town ResidencesS13Studio ,1BA$2.09

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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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Side Industrial, Detroit, MI

Ranked #25

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Detroit. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Industrial Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Side Industrial?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Side Industrial is under $1,160.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side Industrial?

The cheapest apartment in West Side Industrial is New Cadillac Square Apartments which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in West Side Industrial costs $3,540.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Side Industrial?

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 62 regular apartments in West Side Industrial 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 Industrial?

Cheap apartments in West Side Industrial have an average cost of $419 which is $3,121 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side Industrial.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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