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

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Islandview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Islandview Apartments

445 Field StDetroit, MI 48214
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North One Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

North One Apartments

1401 Holcomb StDetroit, MI 48214
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Don Juan Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Don Juan Apartments

1141-1151 Holcomb StDetroit, MI 48214
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Grand Place Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Place Apartments

190 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48207
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Hibbard Tower
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hibbard Tower

8905 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
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1780 Van Dyke
1 Bedroom Apartments

1780 Van Dyke

1780 Van DykeDetroit, MI 48214
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550 Parkview Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Parkview Apartments

550-560 Parkview DrDetroit, MI 48214
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Wilner's Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wilner's Arms

133 E Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48207
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703 Parker St
1 Bedroom Apartments

703 Parker St

703 Parker StDetroit, MI 48214
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8330 On The River - 62+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8330 On The River - 62+

8330 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
Senior Living
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West Village, Detroit, MI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$715
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$720
EastpointeEastpointe 1 Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$730
El Tovar Apartments1 bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
The Jefferson1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$939
Beach Club DetroitStudioStudio,1BA$999
Owen Park ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$1,050
Van Dyke Village Apartments2B 9602BR,1BA$1,066
The Van Dyke in West Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2404 Baldwin St, Unit 24042404 Baldwin St2BR,1BA$1.31
2282 Belvidere St2282 Belvidere St3BR,2BA$1.45
Van Dyke Village Apartments2B 9402BR,1BA$1.17
Vinetta Lofts2 BDR 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.64
The Coe at West VillageThe Earl1BR,1BA$1.78
Owen Park ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$1.50
Beach Club DetroitStudioStudio ,1BA$1.52
El Tovar Apartments2 bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.06
Jennings Senior LivingModel1A1BR,1BA$1.31
The Van Dyke in West Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.17

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Detroit. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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