
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 48221 ZIP Code of Detroit, MI from $300 (67 Rentals)
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16233 Indiana St

16175 Fairfield St

16224 Kentucky St, Unit Top 2

17125 Greenlawn St

Sherwood Heights

16189 San Juan Dr

The Baxter Apartments

16531 Kentucky St

17182 Stoepel St
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18011 Northlawn St, Unit Lower

16906 Monica St

17352 Roselawn St

16189 San Juan Dr

16534 Woodingham Dr

16950 Normandy St

7601 Curtis St

20144 Stoepel St

20144 Stoepel St

20045 Greenlawn St
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This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home is ready for move-in!

16246 Fairfield St

18935 Indiana St

20515 Ilene St

16260 Fairfield St

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

16606 Washburn St

17139 Prairie St

16930 Santa Rosa Dr

17164 Roselawn St
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19451 Woodingham Dr

Laker McNichols Apartments

19501 Woodingham Dr

20053 Griggs St

7010 Thatcher St

17185 Quincy St

17552 Roselawn St

19961 Pinehurst St

10428 Curtis St

19776 Monica St
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16145 Baylis St

16188 Lawton St

16169 Kentucky St

20452 Manor

18416 Washburn St

20046 Kentucky St

16854 Linwood St

16511 Griggs St

19915 Monte Vista St

16232 Birwood 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 | $1,041 | $790 | $1,165 |
| 48221 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,195 | $850 | $1,430 |
| 48221 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,338 | $1,100 | $1,600 |
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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 Fountain Park Apartments and starts from $1,475.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
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Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.