Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 48209 ZIP Code of Detroit, MI from $300 (33 Rentals)

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property at 1717 Central St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2027

1717 Central St

DetroitMI48209

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Central Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Central Apartments

2625 Central StDetroit, MI 48209
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730 Clark St
1 Bedroom Apartments

730 Clark St

730 Clark StDetroit, MI 48209
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7121 W Vernor Hwy
1 Bedroom Apartments

7121 W Vernor Hwy

7121 W Vernor HwyDetroit, MI 48209
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2215 Lansing St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2215 Lansing St

2215 Lansing StDetroit, MI 48209
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Springwells Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Springwells Village

8634-8640 Vernor HwyDetroit, MI 48209
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Hubbard
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hubbard

2024 Hubbard StDetroit, MI 48209

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Morrell Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Morrell Apartments

2175 Morrell StDetroit, MI 48209
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Hubbard Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hubbard Apartments

1241 Hubbard StDetroit, MI 48209
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Central Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Central Apartments

2683 Central AveDetroit, MI 48209
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property at 1409 N Green St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1409 N Green St

DetroitMI48209
property at 1045 Casgrain St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1045 Casgrain St

DetroitMI48209

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property at 3552 Peter St

$1,349 - $1,399

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3552 Peter St

WindsorONN9C 1J5
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The Barbara
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Barbara

512-514 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48216
property at 234 Brock St

$1,380 - $1,550

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$1,380 - $1,550

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$1,380 - $1,550

1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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234 Brock St

WindsorONN9C 2S6

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap the 48209 ZIP Code Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom 48209 Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom 48209 Apartment is $1,149 at Evergreen Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom 48209 Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in 48209 is starting from $999 at Copper Hills.

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