Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Industrial Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $795 (94 Rentals)

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28Grand
$1,070 - $1,390

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Base Rent$1,070 - $1,390

Total Monthly Price$1,070 - $1,390
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28Grand

28 W Grand River AveDetroit, MI 48226
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The Press/321
$1,420 - $1,925

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Base Rent$1,420 - $1,925

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 28

The Press/321

321 W Lafayette BlvdDetroit, MI 48226
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Book Tower
$1,665 - $3,225

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Base Rent$1,665 - $3,225

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Book Tower

1265 Washington BlvdDetroit, MI 48226
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Briggs Houze
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briggs Houze

114 W Adams RdDetroit, MI 48226
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The Corner
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Corner

1620 Michigan AveDetroit, MI 48216
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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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2623 Cochrane St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2623 Cochrane St

2623 Cochrane 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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Branch Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Branch Lofts

1422 Michigan AveDetroit, MI 48216
property at 444 Park St W
$1,100 - $1,300
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444 Park St W

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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. Wabash Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $855. 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
Wabash FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$855
Carleton TowerBachelor ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,075
Riverview ApartmentsBachelor Facing BackStudio,1BA$1,075
28GrandUnit BStudio,1BA$1,110
Fyfe ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,110
North Corktown Apartments2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Randal Court ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$1,230
Left FieldStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The Broderick Tower (MCI)The DearbornStudio,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side Industrial, MI

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side Industrial area is the $2.10 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Model at The Kales Building in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $2,113. The second greatest value West Side Industrial apartment is the 2016 Wabash St Model at 2016 Wabash St, Unit Upstairs starting at $1,550 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit 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 Kales Building2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$2.10
2016 Wabash St, Unit Upstairs2016 Wabash St2BR,1BA$1.70
The Claridge Apartments1bed/ 1bath1BR,1BA$1.49
Elton Park Corktown ApartmentsThe Checker - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
The Checker BuildingThe Checker - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
North Corktown Apartments2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
The Brooke on Bagley1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.05
University Ave Apartments WindsorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.11
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935)1BR,1BA$1.56
Wabash FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.90

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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 $1,270.

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 $1,844.

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 38 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 $373 which is $1,471 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side Industrial.

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