
Homes for Rent in the 48221 ZIP Code of Detroit, MI Under $1,500 (51 Rentals)


16232 Birwood St

16260 Fairfield St

16134 La Salle Ave

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

19915 Monte Vista St

16246 Fairfield St

17510 Wisconsin St

20046 Kentucky St

18935 Indiana St
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7042 Thatcher St, Unit 1

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

20452 Manor

18416 Washburn St

16701 Tuller St

19776 Monica St

20144 Stoepel St

20144 Stoepel St

19501 Woodingham Dr

16145 Baylis St
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16188 Lawton St

10428 Curtis St

17552 Roselawn St

20110 Northlawn St

16169 Kentucky St

20185 Indiana St

20053 Griggs St

7010 Thatcher St
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20172 Sheffield Rd

19451 Woodingham Dr

19724 Pennington Dr

17150 Santa Rosa Dr

18011 Northlawn St, Unit Lower

16938 Monica St

17164 Roselawn St

16930 Santa Rosa Dr

16606 Washburn St
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16175 Fairfield St

16175 Fairfield St

16221 Santa Rosa Dr

157 E Bennett Ave

15906 Alden St

15852 Washburn St

15893 Indiana St

18411 Meyers Rd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Detroit?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48221 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,207 | $900 | $1,430 |
| 48221 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,188 | $1,000 | $1,275 |
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