
Apartments for Rent in the 48221 ZIP Code of Detroit, MI Under $1,500 (61 Rentals)


20216 Stratford Rd, Unit 20216

16166 Princeton St, Unit 2

The Baxter Apartments

Sherwood Heights

16581 Baylis St

7042 Thatcher St, Unit 1
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19140 Greenlawn St

16582 Santa Rosa Dr

17329 Kentucky St

19995 Monica St

16575 Mendota St

16182 Greenlawn St

19956 Roselawn St

20109 Monica St

19802 San Juan Dr

16728 Woodingham Dr

20227 Santa Rosa Dr

17564 Santa Rosa Dr
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20461 Kentucky St

20038 Manor

16166 Princeton St

19349 Wyoming Ave

19391 Wyoming Ave

17417 Stoepel St

16831 Mendota St
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16938 Monica St

17352 Roselawn St

20435 Griggs St

18444 Woodingham Dr, Unit Up

16882 Stoepel St

17332 Stoepel St

7007 Curtis St

6357 Curtis St

20246 Roselawn St
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17336 Kentucky St

16618 Woodingham Dr

17328 Indiana St

17331 Quincy St

16261 Indiana St

15860 Linwood St, Unit Upper Unit
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 48221?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
48221 Studio Apartments | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
48221 1 Bedroom Apartments | $970 | $813 | $1,100 |
48221 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,215 | $873 | $1,430 |
48221 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,403 | $1,200 | $2,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about the 48221 ZIP Code
What is the current price range for One Bedroom 48221 Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in 48221 ranges from $813 to $1,100 with an average monthly rent of $970.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in 48221 cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in 48221 range from $873 to $1,430. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,215.
How expensive are 48221 Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 14 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in 48221 on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,200 to $2,000 - averaging $1,403 for the location.
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