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West Side, Franklin, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Oak Ridge priced from $800. Regal Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $819. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$800
Regal Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$819
Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$868
Pine AireStudioStudio,1BA$915
Country Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Altitude Apartments East1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
The Park at Trowbridge1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
The Loop on GreenfieldThe Jefferson - 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$964
The Lakes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$965
PhilamerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, MI

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2/1 townhome Model at Putney Townhomes in the in the Birmingham Villas neighborhood starting from $1,890. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the Bolingbroke Model at Lancaster Hills starting at $1,575 with a $1.18 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Putney Townhomes2/1 townhome2BR,1BA$1.15
Lancaster HillsBolingbroke2BR,2BA$1.18
Pebble Creek3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.23
The Crossroads At Southfield ApartmentsAndrew1BR,1BA$1.18
Cambridge SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Country Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
The Loop on GreenfieldThe Thompson - 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.21
The PinesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Regal Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Side is at Oak Ridge listed at $800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Side Apartment is $819 at Regal Towers.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Side is starting from $964 at The Loop on Greenfield.

What is the most affordable West Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Regal Towers and starts from $1,299.

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