Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Inkster Neighborhood of Inkster, MI from $300 (34 Rentals)

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Cherry Hill Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Hill Square

213 S Henry Ruff RdInkster, MI 48141
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Middlebelt Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Middlebelt Apartments

1289 Middlebelt RdInkster, MI 48141
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KRAUTER APARTMENTS
2 Bedroom Apartments

KRAUTER APARTMENTS

31075 Krauter AveGarden City, MI 48135
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Normandy Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Normandy Apartments

24320 Michigan AveDearborn, MI 48124
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Garden Wood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Wood Apartments

30747-30767 Krauter AveGarden City, MI 48135
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31437 Alcona Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

31437 Alcona Ct

31437 Alcona CtWestland, MI 48186
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Downtown Inkster, Inkster, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Inkster Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Inkster area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Heatherwood Apartments priced from $825. Parklane Townhouses has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Inkster apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heatherwood ApartmentsWelcome to our beautiful apartment community lo...1BR,1BA$825
Parklane Townhouses1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Dearborn WestAspen1BR,1BA$875
Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$960
Wade ManorHerbert1BR,1BA$963
West Garden ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated-NC1BR,1BA$1,009
Cherry Hill Village Apartments - Dearborn Heights, MICanterbury1BR,1BA$1,045
Flats of Inkster2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,075
Cherry Hill Manor ApartmentsOakwood2BR,1BA$1,170
Carriage Hill Apartments - Dearborn Heights, MIOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Inkster, MI

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Inkster area is the $1.15 price per square foot Premium Marquis Model at Hamlin Place Estates in the in the Merriman neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Downtown Inkster apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Edison Estates starting at $1,300 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Merriman neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Inkster apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hamlin Place EstatesPremium Marquis3BR,2BA$1.15
The Edison Estates2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Flats of Inkster2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
Cherry Hill Manor ApartmentsOakwood2BR,1BA$1.38
Wade ManorHerbert1BR,1BA$1.20
Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI1 Bed / 1 Bath - Washer/Dryer1BR,1BA$1.59
West Garden ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated-NC1BR,1BA$1.52
Cherry Hill Village Apartments - Dearborn Heights, MIAdams1BR,1BA$1.82
Dearborn WestAspen1BR,1BA$1.33
Heatherwood ApartmentsWelcome to our beautiful apartment community lo...1BR,1BA$1.27

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Inkster, Inkster, MI

Ranked #1

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Inkster Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Inkster is Heatherwood Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Downtown Inkster costs $1,375.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Inkster?

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 17 regular apartments in Downtown Inkster that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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.

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