Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 48208 ZIP Code of Detroit, MI from $300 (41 Rentals)

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Manning Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Manning Manor

2258 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48208
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University Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Meadows

4500 Trumbull StDetroit, MI 48208
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4535 Commonwealth St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4535 Commonwealth St

4535 Commonwealth StDetroit, MI 48208
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$1,425

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$1,425

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6123 Commonwealth St

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property at 4766 Commonwealth St

$1,500

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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4766 Commonwealth St, Unit 1N

4766 Commonwealth St
DetroitMI48208

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Bethune Lofts
$1,050 - $1,850
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$1,050 - $1,850

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bethune Lofts

1800 W Bethune StDetroit, MI 48206
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Valson
1 Bedroom Apartments

Valson

5855 4th StDetroit, MI 48202
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Hancock Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hancock Court

665 W Hancock StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Renaud & Touraine
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Renaud & Touraine

4762-4744 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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The Villa Lante
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Villa Lante

663 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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DREAMTROIT
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

DREAMTROIT

1331 Holden StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Isabelle
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Isabelle

51 W PalmerDetroit, MI 48202

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2925 Hogarth St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2925 Hogarth St

2925 Hogarth StDetroit, MI 48206
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Hadley Hall Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hadley Hall Apartments

635-665 Warren StDetroit, MI 48201
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Beethoven Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beethoven Apartments

4474 3rd StDetroit, MI 48201
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2623 Cochrane St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2623 Cochrane St

2623 Cochrane StDetroit, MI 48216
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Forest Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Arms

4625-4647 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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632 Prentis St
1 Bedroom Apartments

632 Prentis St

632 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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ABC Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

ABC Apartments

4609 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Helisa Square
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Helisa Square

700-718 Willis StDetroit, MI 48201

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680 W Forest Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

680 W Forest Ave

680 W Forest AveDetroit, MI 48201

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap the 48208 ZIP Code Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in 48208?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in 48208 is at Santa Fe Suites listed at $899.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom 48208 Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom 48208 Apartment is $353 at Tierra Montosa.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom 48208 Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in 48208 is starting from $592 at Taos Haus +6.

What is the most affordable 48208 Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap 48208 Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Taos Haus +6 and starts from $681.

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