Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (46 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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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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Sunrise Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Place

8864 Schaefer HwyDetroit, MI 48228
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13000 Plymouth Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

13000 Plymouth Rd

13000 Plymouth RdDetroit, MI 48227
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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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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. Sunrise Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
12775 Plymouth RdStudioStudio,1BA$605
Sunrise Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Huron River Dearborn1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$945
Ramblewood Apartments1BR/ 1BA1BR,1BA$995
12107 Stoepel St4 Beds, 1 bath4BR,1BA$1,000
Fairlane Meadow Apartments and TownhomesJasmine1BR,1BA$1,293
Allegria VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, MI

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $2.32 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Allegria Village in the in the Warrendale neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the Upgraded 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Unit Model at Huron River Dearborn starting at $995 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the East Dearborn 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.
Allegria VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.32
Huron River DearbornUpgraded 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Unit1BR,1BA$1.11
Ramblewood Apartments1BR/ 1BA1BR,1BA$1.42
Fairlane Meadow Apartments and TownhomesJasmine1BR,1BA$2.18
12775 Plymouth RdStudioStudio ,1BA$1.10
Sunrise Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
7548 Elmhurst St, Unit 75487548 Elmhurst St1BR,1BA$2.17

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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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