
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 48221 ZIP Code of Detroit, MI from $300 (63 Rentals)
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The Baxter Apartments

17512 Roselawn St

16224 Kentucky St, Unit Top 2

Sherwood Heights

16906 Monica St

17352 Roselawn St

3135 W McNichols Rd, Unit upper floor apartment
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16950 Normandy St

7601 Curtis St

17147 Santa Rosa Dr

20185 Indiana St

20144 Stoepel St

Fully Renovated 3-Bedroom Home – Move-In R

This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home is ready for move-in!

18935 Indiana St
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This beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home is ready for move-in!

16260 Fairfield St

17328 Indiana St

16930 Santa Rosa Dr

20246 Roselawn St

17164 Roselawn St

16938 Monica St

20235 San Juan Dr
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19451 Woodingham Dr

19724 Pennington Dr

7010 Thatcher St

20172 Sheffield Rd

20197 Prairie St

20494 Monica St

20053 Griggs St

Fully Renovated 3-Bedroom Home – Move-In Ready for You!

10428 Curtis St

16145 Baylis St
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19501 Woodingham Dr

18416 Washburn St

20452 Manor

16854 Linwood St

20046 Kentucky St

19915 Monte Vista St

16134 La Salle Ave

16581 Baylis St

16232 Birwood St

Pilgrim Meadows
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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 | $1,052 | $841 | $1,200 |
| 48221 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,219 | $800 | $1,430 |
| 48221 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,188 | $1,000 | $1,275 |
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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 $650 at Rivers Edge 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.
What is the most affordable 48221 Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap 48221 Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Heather Lane Townhomes and starts from $1,275.
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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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