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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Studio Apartments | $1,094 | $800 | $1,850 |
| West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $819 | $5,300 |
| West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $959 | $6,900 |
| West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,860 | $1,299 | $10,000+ |
| West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,540 | $2,200 | $3,900 |
There are currently 77 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the West Side Neighborhood of Franklin, MI.
See all Apartments in FranklinThe cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Parc on 12 priced from $735. Oak Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parc on 12 | Nelson - Edward | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Oak Ridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Regal Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $819 |
| The Pines | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $868 |
| Pine Aire | Studio | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| Country Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Park at Trowbridge | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Philamer | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Franklin | Studio - A | Studio,1BA | $1,005 |
As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2/1 townhome Model at Putney Townhomes in the in the Birmingham Villas neighborhood starting from $1,824. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath - 1400 sf Model at Glens of Bloomfield starting at $1,740 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Northwestern Highway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putney Townhomes | 2/1 townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Glens of Bloomfield | 2 Bed 2 Bath - 1400 sf | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Corner Place Apartments | Two Bedroom/Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Pebble Creek | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Regal Towers | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| The Crossroads At Southfield Apartments | Andrew | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Cambridge Square | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Parkview Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Country Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| The Loop on Greenfield | The Thompson - 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Side is under $1,005.
The cheapest apartment in West Side is Parc on 12 which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in West Side costs $2,300.
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in West Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in West Side have an average cost of $647 which is $1,653 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.
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