
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Village Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (29 Rentals)
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Jennings Senior Living

Eastpointe

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Wilner's Arms

703 Parker St

8900 E Jefferson Ave

8330 On The River - 62+
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West Village, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Village?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Village Studio Apartments | $798 | $645 | $1,100 |
| West Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,146 | $633 | $2,364 |
| West Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,391 | $934 | $3,000 |
| West Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,264 | $1,450 | $3,019 |
| West Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,414 | $3,414 | $3,414 |
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Cheapest Available West Village Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Village area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Alden Towers priced from $715. Jennings Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable West Village apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alden Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $715 |
| Jennings Senior Living | Model1A | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Eastpointe | Eastpointe 1 Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $730 |
| El Tovar Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Jefferson | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
| Beach Club Detroit | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Owen Park Apartments | Single | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Van Dyke Village Apartments | 2B 960 | 2BR,1BA | $1,066 |
| The Van Dyke in West Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Village, MI
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Village area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2404 Baldwin St Model at 2404 Baldwin St, Unit 2404 in the in the Islandview neighborhood starting from $1,472. The second greatest value West Village apartment is the 2282 Belvidere St Model at 2282 Belvidere St starting at $1,450 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Gold Coast neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Village apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2404 Baldwin St, Unit 2404 | 2404 Baldwin St | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 2282 Belvidere St | 2282 Belvidere St | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Van Dyke Village Apartments | 2B 940 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Vinetta Lofts | 2 BDR 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| The Coe at West Village | The Earl | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Owen Park Apartments | Single | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Beach Club Detroit | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.52 |
| El Tovar Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Jennings Senior Living | Model1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| The Van Dyke in West Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Village Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Village?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Village is under $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Village?
The cheapest apartment in West Village is Jennings Senior Living which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in West Village costs $3,414.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Village?
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 11 regular apartments in West Village 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 Village?
Cheap apartments in West Village have an average cost of $208 which is $3,206 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Village.
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