Cheap Homes for Rent in West Side Neighborhood of Franklin, MI from $1,300 (9 Rentals)

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property at 946 N Adams Rd

$1,675

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 25

946 N Adams Rd, Unit 3

946 N Adams Rd
BirminghamMI48009
property at 880 N Adams Rd

$1,695

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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880 N Adams Rd, Unit 6

880 N Adams Rd
BirminghamMI48009

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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 $849. 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$849
Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$868

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, MI

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.06 price per square foot Langley Model at Lancaster Hills in the in the Northwestern Highway neighborhood starting from $1,590. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Corner Place Apartments starting at $1,445 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Fries Park 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 HillsLangley2BR,2BA$1.06
Corner Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
The Crossroads At Southfield ApartmentsAndrew1BR,1BA$1.18
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Cambridge SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Country Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
The PinesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Woodcrest Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath upper1BR,1BA$1.35
PhilamerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.35
Regal Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29

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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 West Side

What type of rentals are currently available in West Side?

There are currently 150 Apartments for Rent in West Side, MI with pricing that ranges from $800 to $7,100. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Side ranging from $1,399 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Side ranges from $1,399 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,187.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Side?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Side range from $1,340 to $7,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.