
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 48238 ZIP Code of Detroit, MI from $300 (71 Rentals)
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15849 Indiana St, Unit Upper unit, Unit Upper unit

2333-2335 W Grand St

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2307 W Grand St, Unit APT 1, Unit APT 1

15395 Linwood St

15765 Washburn St

12663 Stoepel St

3209 W Grand St

12703 Northlawn St

2732-2734 Clements St
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2293 Kendall St

2433/2435 Pasadena St. - Missouri Residential Rentals LLC, Unit 2435 - Lower TR 2/27/26

12722 Birwood St

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14060 Northlawn St

4336-4338 Buena Vista St

4045 Clements St, Unit 4045 Clements Bottum Jon

15751 Monte Vista St

3783 Tyler St

4287 W Grand St

15512 Mendota St
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This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home is ready for move-in!

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This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home is ready for move-in!

La Salle Manor

Brookhaven Apartments

3266 Pasadena St

15608 Wabash St

14925 Mendota St

La Salle Apartments

2341 Ewald Cir
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15804 Indiana St

2034 Ewald Cir

3461 Ewald Cir

3453 Ewald Cir

4232 Waverly St

15805 Baylis

15791 Cherrylawn St

15906 Alden St

4243 Clements St

15501 Ilene St
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15852 Washburn St

15725 Alden St

15457 Cloverlawn Ave

15708 Birwood St

14656 Roselawn St

15345 Parkside St

14011 Roselawn St

3317 Webb St

2023 Tuxedo St

12120 Stoepel St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 48238?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48238 Studio Apartments | $645 | $595 | $695 |
| 48238 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,466 | $550 | $18,000 |
| 48238 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,021 | $875 | $1,600 |
| 48238 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,150 | $1,000 | $1,300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap the 48238 ZIP Code Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom 48238 Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom 48238 Apartment is $543 at Cranbrook Terrace - Senior Community.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom 48238 Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in 48238 is starting from $663 at Cranbrook Terrace - Senior Community.
What is the most affordable 48238 Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap 48238 Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Timber Creek Apartments and starts from $975.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent
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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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Detroit is an exciting and vibrant city with many educational and employment opportunities, and many neighborhoods to choose from while attending school.

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The auto industry remains the largest employment sector in the Motor City and surrounding communities, though the metro area has a significant presence in other sectors, including medical and financial services.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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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.