
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Woodward Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $700 (37 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Woodward area of Detroit.


Town Residences

Palms

The Barlum

City Place Detroit

Brainard

Briggs Houze

The Hamilton Midtown Detroit
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Woodward, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Woodward?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward Studio Apartments | $1,305 | $795 | $2,520 |
| Woodward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,739 | $935 | $5,000 |
| Woodward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,496 | $1,600 | $5,989 |
| Woodward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,166 | $950 | $3,595 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Woodward Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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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. Town Residences 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Cadillac Square Apartments | Studio / One Bathroom ($795) | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Town Residences | S8 | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Palms | Studio A8 | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| The Barlum | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| City Place Detroit | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Brainard | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Briggs Houze | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| 28Grand | Unit B | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| eXchange Apartments | S2af (Affordable Housing) | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
| The Amo | The Peterboro | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodward, MI
As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Woodward area is the $1.68 price per square foot Rooftop - 3/2 Model at River Place in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Woodward apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at Carnegie starting at $1,870 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Woodward apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Place | Rooftop - 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Carnegie | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Trumbull Terrace | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| The Kales Building | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| The Millie on Brush | Ad - Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| The Addison | The Wilby-1 Bed with Office | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| New Cadillac Square Apartments | One Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935) | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Brainard | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| City Place Detroit | Renovated Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
| Town Residences | S8 | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
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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 New Cadillac Square Apartments which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Woodward costs $2,175.
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 85 regular apartments in Woodward 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 Woodward?
Cheap apartments in Woodward have an average cost of $317 which is $1,858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Woodward.
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