
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 48221 ZIP Code of Detroit, MI from $300 (46 Rentals)
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17177 Prairie St

17147 Monica St

18903 Santa Rosa Dr

Sherwood Heights

17195 Northlawn St, Unit 2 Upper- V 5/1/26 (T)

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The Baxter Apartments

18714 Greenlawn St

17195 Northlawn St, Unit 1 Lower - V 4/27/26 (T)
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17214 Roselawn St

16521 Woodingham Dr

17376 Kentucky St

20119 Indiana St

16254 Linwood St

16652 Turner St

10517 Curtis St

20005 Griggs St

16665 Tuller St
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16889 Washburn St

17200 Stoepel St

17150 Santa Rosa Dr

17378 Kentucky St

17139 Roselawn St

16182 Greenlawn St

16198 Ilene St
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16601 Woodingham Dr

16607 Woodingham Dr

16666 Woodingham Dr

18675 Griggs St

Pilgrim Meadows

Doctor Violet T Lewis Apartments

16901 Log Cabin St, Unit 2 - Upper

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145 E Bennett St
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16621 Appoline St

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221 Flowerdale St

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16136 Log Cabin St

159 E Bennett St

15906 Alden St

Flats of Ferndale

15852 Washburn St
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16562 Appoline St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 48221?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48221 1 Bedroom Apartments | $979 | $841 | $1,095 |
| 48221 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,230 | $850 | $1,600 |
| 48221 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap the 48221 ZIP Code Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom 48221 Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom 48221 Apartment is $600 at Wright Ave Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom 48221 Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in 48221 is starting from $750 at Mary Court Place Apartments.
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