
Apartments for Rent in the 48221 ZIP Code of Detroit, MI Under $1,500 (62 Rentals)


The Baxter Apartments

7042 Thatcher St, Unit 1

18444 Woodingham Dr, Unit Up

17159 Indiana St

20216 Stratford Rd, Unit 20216
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17559 Santa Rosa Dr

19031 Livernois

16912 Fairfield St

18069 Cherrylawn St

17417 Stoepel St

16831 Mendota St

16618 Woodingham Dr

17147 Kentucky St

16140 Indiana St

18517 Birwood St

19921 Santa Barbara Dr
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16261 Indiana St

20400 Monica St

16676 Tuller St

16581 Baylis St

18980 Woodingham Dr

16575 Mendota St

17573 Monica St

19467 Washburn St

16182 Greenlawn St
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20227 Santa Rosa Dr

20038 Manor

19802 San Juan Dr

20461 Kentucky St

19349 Wyoming Ave

19391 Wyoming Ave

16938 Monica St

20160 Cherrylawn St
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19490 Woodingham Dr

17378 Kentucky St

19975 Wisconsin St

16882 Stoepel St

17591 Roselawn St

20035 Santa Barbara Dr

6357 Curtis St

18203 Monica St

17332 Stoepel St

7007 Curtis St

20246 Roselawn St

16606 Washburn St

17331 Quincy St
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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 | $1,005 | $813 | $1,300 |
48221 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,247 | $873 | $1,600 |
48221 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,322 | $1,200 | $1,500 |
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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 $1,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,005.
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 $1,600. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,247.
How expensive are 48221 Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 10 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in 48221 on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,200 to $1,500 - averaging $1,322 for the location.
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