
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 48227 ZIP Code of Detroit, MI from $300 (78 Rentals)
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Greenview Apartments

Stacey Ann Apartments

Puritan Apartments

Greenfield Apartments

14951 Strathmoor St, Unit Upper

12200 Cheyenne St, Unit Upper TR 11/5/25

14580 Forrer St, Unit Unit

14422 Rutherford St, Unit Duplex

13944 Winthrop St
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Ramblewood Apartments

14903 Tracey St

14753 St Marys St

12014 Terry St

12121 Montrose St

This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home is ready for move-in!

12244 Woodmont Ave

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

13500 Rutherford St

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15318 Murray Hill St, Unit 2

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15464 Gilchrist St

This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home is ready for move-in!

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

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

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

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15330 Coyle St, Unit 1

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12039 Lauder St

13025 Plymouth Rd

13909 Hartwell St

Villa Fontana Apartments

Worthfield Apartments

The Sandstone

Regency Apartments

15000 Greenfield Rd

15388 Appoline St

Granada Gardens South
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15041 Greenfield Rd

14027 Montrose St

13000 Plymouth Rd

15018 Hubbell Ave

14836 Rutherford St

13021-13025 Plymouth Rd

14893 Prest St

14137 Mansfield St

14264 Coyle St

14847 Cheyenne St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 48227?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48227 Studio Apartments | $605 | $605 | $605 |
| 48227 1 Bedroom Apartments | $799 | $650 | $995 |
| 48227 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,060 | $825 | $1,400 |
| 48227 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,425 | $1,425 | $1,425 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap the 48227 ZIP Code Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom 48227 Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom 48227 Apartment is $543 at Cranbrook Terrace - Senior Community.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom 48227 Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in 48227 is starting from $663 at Cranbrook Terrace - Senior Community.
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A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.