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3501 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Woodward, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Woodward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Woodward area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at New Cadillac Square Apartments priced from $795. The Palms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Woodward apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsStudio / One Bathroom ($795)Studio,1BA$795
The PalmsStudio A3Studio,1BA$895
The BarlumStudioStudio,1BA$899
Westwill Apartments MidtownThe Mack1BR,1BA$900
The AmoThe PeterboroStudio,1BA$900
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
Town ResidencesS10Studio,1BA$935
Briggs HouzeStudioStudio,1BA$975
Brush WatsonStudioStudio,1BA$1,008
The PavilionLafayetteStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodward, MI

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Woodward area is the $1.56 price per square foot Rooftop - 3/2 Model at River Place in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Woodward apartment is the CPH - Penthouse Model at The Millie on Brush starting at $2,195 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Necklace District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Woodward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River PlaceRooftop - 3/23BR,2BA$1.56
The Millie on BrushCPH - Penthouse2BR,2BA$1.78
DuCharme Place ApartmentsC22BR,2BA$2.02
Westwill Apartments MidtownThe Canfield2BR,1BA$1.80
The Kales Building1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.91
The Brooke on Bagley1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.05
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935)1BR,1BA$1.56
Briggs HouzeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81
City Place DetroitRenovated StudioStudio ,1BA$2.08
Town ResidencesS10Studio ,1BA$2.08

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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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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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Woodward, Detroit, MI

Ranked #13

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Woodward Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Woodward?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Woodward is under $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Woodward?

The cheapest apartment in Woodward is Westwill Apartments Midtown which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Woodward costs $2,870.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Woodward?

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 65 regular apartments in Woodward that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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