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36695 Woodward AveBirmingham, 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 The Park at Trowbridge priced from $799. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at Trowbridge1 Bed, 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$799
Oak RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$800
Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$888
The Alcove SouthfieldS1Studio,1BA$895
Pine AireStudioStudio,1BA$915
The Loop on GreenfieldThe Roosevelt - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$945
Altitude Apartments East1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Regal Towers2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$989
PhilamerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,000
The FranklinStudio - AStudio,1BA$1,005

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, MI

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2 Bed / 1 Bath Birmingham, Poppleton Park Town... 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 $1,465 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Southfield 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 Bed / 1 Bath Birmingham, Poppleton Park Town...2BR,1BA$1.15
Lancaster HillsBolingbroke2BR,2BA$1.10
Regal Towers3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.26
The Crossroads At Southfield ApartmentsAndrew1BR,1BA$1.21
Cambridge SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Oakwood Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
The PinesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Woodcrest Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath upper1BR,1BA$1.35
PhilamerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.35

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $799 at The Park at Trowbridge.

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 $1,449.

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