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11323 Lumpkin St
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11323 Lumpkin St

11323 Lumpkin StHamtramck, MI 48212

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Elaine Lofts
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5918 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48202
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

8337 John R St

DetroitMI48202

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Downtown Hamtramck, Hamtramck, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Hamtramck Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Hamtramck area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at New Center Commons priced from $585. 120 Glynn Ct. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Downtown Hamtramck apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
120 Glynn Ct.StudioStudio,1BA$595
Hazelwood ManorStudioStudio,1BA$650
HolbrookCortez Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$650
100 Glynn1 bedroom1BR,1BA$725
691 Seward1B/1B1BR,1BA$786
Hazelwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$820
80 Seward Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hamtramck, MI

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hamtramck area is the $0.81 price per square foot 9421 Joseph Campau St Model at 9421 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9421-2 in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Downtown Hamtramck apartment is the 9450 Joseph Campau St Model at 9450 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9450-2 starting at $2,500 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Downtown Hamtramck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Hamtramck apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9421 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9421-29421 Joseph Campau St1BR,1BA$0.81
9450 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9450-29450 Joseph Campau St1BR,1.5BA$0.81
9644 Joseph Campau St, Unit 2W9644 Joseph Campau St1BR,1BA$0.75
330 Westminster Stsingle famiy home3BR,1BA$0.91
664 Gladstone Ave, Unit 664 Gladstone Ave664 Gladstone Ave1BR,1BA$0.63
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
80 Seward Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Hazelwood ManorStudioStudio ,1BA$1.08
120 Glynn Ct.StudioStudio ,1BA$1.08
New Center CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Hamtramck Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Hamtramck?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Hamtramck is under $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Hamtramck?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Hamtramck is New Center Commons which is listed at $605, while the average apartment in Downtown Hamtramck costs $1,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Hamtramck?

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 7 regular apartments in Downtown Hamtramck 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 Downtown Hamtramck?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Hamtramck have an average cost of $171 which is $1,379 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Hamtramck.

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