Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Franklin, MI from $800 (61 Rentals)

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Parc on 12
$875 - $1,615
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$870 - $1,610
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$875 - $1,615
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parc on 12

28350 Lockdale StSouthfield, MI 48034
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The Lakes
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$980 - $2,015
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$975 - $2,010
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$5
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$980 - $2,015
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Lakes

25500 W 12 Mile RdSouthfield, MI 48034
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Huntley Square
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$1,110 - $2,255
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$1,105 - $2,250
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$1,110 - $2,255
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Huntley Square

31065 Huntley SqBeverly Hills, MI 48025
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Stephan Woods Apartments
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$1,250
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$1,195
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$55
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$1,250
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Stephan Woods Apartments

1050 N Adams RdBirmingham, MI 48009
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Lancaster Hills
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$1,265 - $2,200
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$1,260 - $2,195
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$1,265 - $2,200
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 20

Lancaster Hills

29235 Lancaster DrSouthfield, MI 48034
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Franklin River Apartments
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$1,284 - $1,739
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$1,199 - $1,654
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$85
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$1,284 - $1,739
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Franklin River Apartments

28733 Franklin River DrSouthfield, MI 48034
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Carnegie Park Apartments
$1,470 - $1,965
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$1,268 - $1,763
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$202
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$1,470 - $1,965
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Carnegie Park Apartments

26601 W Carnegie Park DrSouthfield, MI 48034
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Park Lane Apartments
$1,490 - $1,870
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$1,420 - $1,800
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$70
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$1,490 - $1,870
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Park Lane Apartments

23344 Park Place DrSouthfield, MI 48033
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Glens of Bloomfield
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$1,595 - $2,435
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$1,565 - $2,405
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$1,595 - $2,435
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Glens of Bloomfield

7480 Bingham RdBloomfield Hills, MI 48301
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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 1 Bed unit found at Regal Towers priced from $819. The Loop on Greenfield has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regal Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$819
The Loop on GreenfieldThe Carson - Studio 1 BathStudio,1BA$825
Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$843
Parc on 12Nelson - Edward1BR,1BA$875
Altitude Apartments EastAltitude Apartments - One Bedroom (Renovated) *...1BR,1BA$950
The Lakes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
PhilamerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,000
The FranklinStudio - AStudio,1BA$1,005
The Alcove SouthfieldS1Studio,1BA$1,025
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, MI

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $0.99 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Glens of Bloomfield in the in the Northwestern Highway neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 2/1 townhome Model at Putney Townhomes starting at $1,890 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Birmingham Villas 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.
Glens of Bloomfield3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.99
Putney Townhomes2/1 townhome2BR,1BA$1.15
The Crossroads At Southfield ApartmentsBradford2BR,2BA$1.05
Corner Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.29
Willow Tree ApartmentsNOW ACCEPTING WAITING LIST APPLICATIONS- Specta...2BR,2BA$1.23
Pebble Creek3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.24
The Lakes2 BED 1 BATH STYLE A2BR,1BA$1.29
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Cambridge SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Regal Towers2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12

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Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including West Side, Franklin, and the greater Detroit area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Side is under $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side?

The cheapest apartment in West Side is Regal Towers which is listed at $819, while the average apartment in West Side costs $2,425.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Side?

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 8 regular apartments in West Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Side?

Cheap apartments in West Side have an average cost of $622 which is $1,803 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.

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