Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Farmington Neighborhood of Farmington, MI from $800 (6 Rentals)

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Downtown Farmington, Farmington, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Farmington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Farmington area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Farmington Manor Apartments priced from $725. Maple Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Downtown Farmington apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Farmington Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Maple Ridge Apartments1 Brm/1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Freedom VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Farmington, MI

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Farmington area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Greenwoods Apartments in the in the Livonia North neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Downtown Farmington apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Sunview Manor Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Livonia North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Farmington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Greenwoods Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.25
Sunview Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Jamestown ApartmentsRiverbank - with Garage or Carport1BR,1BA$1.17
Freedom VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Stoneridge ManorOne Bedroom, One Bath (A)1BR,1BA$1.25
CedaridgeOne Bedroom, One Bath (A)1BR,1BA$1.29
DrakeshireOakshire1BR,1BA$1.35
Country Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Walnut Creek ApartmentsWelcome to Walnut Creek Apartments!-CALL FOR AV...1BR,1BA$1.48
Farmington Manor Apartments1 Brm 1 Bth1BR,1BA$1.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Farmington

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Farmington?

There are currently 54 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Farmington, MI with pricing that ranges from $725 to $2,190. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Farmington ranging from $800 to $2,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Farmington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Farmington ranges from $800 to $2,495 with an average monthly rent of $1,736.

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