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Pebble Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pebble Creek

28600 Pebblecreek PkySouthfield, MI 48034
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The Baldwin on Chester
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The Baldwin on Chester

200 Chester StBirmingham, MI 48009
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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 Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+ priced from $788. Regal Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$788
Regal Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Parc on 12Nelson - Edward1BR,1BA$920
Edgewood Court NorthStudioStudio,1BA$925
Park at Franklin Senior LivingRobin1BR,1BA$949
Philamer1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$975
The Loop on GreenfieldThe Roosevelt - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$980
Altitude Apartments East ( Ferndale 28 LLC)Altitude Apartments - One Bedroom (Renovated) *...1BR,1BA$995
The FranklinStudio - AStudio,1BA$1,005
Pine Aire1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,010

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, MI

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.31 price per square foot Henry Model at Lancaster Hills in the in the Northwestern Highway neighborhood starting from $2,355. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the Andover Model at Huntley Square starting at $1,605 with a $1.34 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.
Lancaster HillsHenry3BR,2BA$1.31
Huntley SquareAndover2BR,2BA$1.34
Pebble Creek3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.24
The Crossroads At Southfield ApartmentsAndrew1BR,1BA$1.17
Cambridge SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Oakwood Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Pine Aire1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
The PinesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Philamer1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Regal Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Side is at Edgewood Court North listed at $925.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Side Apartment is $788 at Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+.

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 $929 at Regal Towers.

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 $1,429.

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