Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $550 (41 Rentals)

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12775 Plymouth Rd
$605 - $825
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12775 Plymouth Rd

12775 Plymouth RdDetroit, MI 48227
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property at 11721 Otsego St

$750

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$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 12024 Cherrylawn St

$925

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12024 Cherrylawn St

DetroitMI48204

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Gardenview Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gardenview Estates

16910 Gardenview CirDetroit, MI 48228
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Petoskey Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Petoskey Place

11501 Petoskey AveDetroit, MI 48204
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Worthfield Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Worthfield Apartments

11724 Greenfield RdDetroit, MI 48227
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Regency Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Apartments

9601 Greenfield RdDetroit, MI 48227
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13000 Plymouth Rd
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13000 Plymouth Rd

13000 Plymouth RdDetroit, MI 48227
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Sunrise Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Place

8864 Schaefer HwyDetroit, MI 48228
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14825 Joy Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

14825 Joy Rd

14825 Joy RdDetroit, MI 48228

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Romarta Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Romarta Apartments

9001 Southfield FwyDetroit, MI 48228
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12107 Stoepel St
4 Bedroom Apartments

12107 Stoepel St

12107 Stoepel StDetroit, MI 48204
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West Warren Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Warren Apartments

10131 W Warren AveDearborn, MI 48126
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West Side, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at 12775 Plymouth Rd priced from $605. 11411 Wyoming St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
12775 Plymouth RdStudioStudio,1BA$605
11411 Wyoming St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Joy Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Ramblewood Apartments1BR/ 1BA1BR,1BA$945
Grant & Main - 10343 Crocuslawn St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$950
Fairlane Meadow Apartments and TownhomesMimosa1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, MI

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3347 Webb St Model at 3347 Webb St, Unit #1 in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 5287 Spokane St Model at 5287 Spokane St starting at $1,200 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3347 Webb St, Unit #13347 Webb St3BR,1BA$1.04
5287 Spokane St5287 Spokane St3BR,1BA$0.86
Ramblewood Apartments2BR/ 1BA2BR,1BA$1.37
Grant & Main - 10343 Crocuslawn St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.06
Fairlane Meadow Apartments and TownhomesWisteria1BR,1BA$1.90
11411 Wyoming St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Joy Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
12775 Plymouth RdStudioStudio ,1BA$1.10
4442 Freer St, Unit 4442 apt 2 a4442 Freer St1BR,1BA$1.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Side Apartment is $650 at 12775 Plymouth Rd.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Side is starting from $825 at 12775 Plymouth Rd.

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