Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (42 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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8535 Kentucky St, Unit A
$900
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8535 Kentucky St, Unit A

8535 Kentucky StDetroit, MI 48204
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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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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
Grant & Main - 10343 Crocuslawn St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$950
Fairlane Meadow Apartments and TownhomesJasmine1BR,1BA$1,293
Ramblewood Apartments2BR/ 1BA2BR,1BA$1,300
Allegria VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, MI

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $0.86 price per square foot 5287 Spokane St Model at 5287 Spokane St in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 11327 Littlefield St Model at 11327 Littlefield St starting at $1,600 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Aviation 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.
5287 Spokane St5287 Spokane St3BR,1BA$0.86
11327 Littlefield St11327 Littlefield St3BR,1BA$1.30
Allegria VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.32
Ramblewood Apartments2BR/ 1BA2BR,1BA$1.37
8535 Kentucky St, Unit A8535 Kentucky St2BR,1BA$1.00
Grant & Main - 10343 Crocuslawn St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.06
11411 Wyoming St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Fairlane Meadow Apartments and TownhomesMimosa1BR,1BA$1.96
12775 Plymouth RdStudioStudio ,1BA$1.10

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Detroit area for Off-Campus Student Housing. Find your perfect Detroit Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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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, MI

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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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