Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Inkster Neighborhood of Inkster, MI from $300 (27 Rentals)

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Cherry Hill Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Hill Square

213 S Henry Ruff RdInkster, MI 48141
Senior Living
  • Utilities Included

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Middlebelt Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Middlebelt Apartments

1289 Middlebelt RdInkster, MI 48141
  • Utilities Included

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Inkster, Inkster, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Inkster Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Inkster area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Heatherwood Apartments priced from $825. Dearborn West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Inkster apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heatherwood ApartmentsWelcome to our beautiful apartment community lo...1BR,1BA$825
Dearborn WestAspen1BR,1BA$875
6311 6353 Middlebelt Rd1 Bed 1 Bath Apt.1BR,1BA$895
The Flats of Inkster2BL2BR,1BA$935
Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$960
Carriage Hill Apartments - Dearborn Heights, MIOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$975
Parklane Townhouses2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1BA$1,000
West Garden ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated-NC1BR,1BA$1,009
Cherry Hill Manor ApartmentsHazelwood1BR,1BA$1,035
Wade ManorHerbert1BR,1BA$1,153

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Inkster, MI

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Inkster area is the $1.19 price per square foot Premium Marquis Model at Hamlin Place Estates in the in the Merriman neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value 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 Inkster apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hamlin Place EstatesPremium Marquis3BR,2BA$1.19
The Edison Estates2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Parklane Townhouses2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Carriage Hill Apartments - Dearborn Heights, MITwo Bedroom, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.55
The Flats of Inkster2BR2BR,1BA$1.26
Wade ManorHerbert1BR,1BA$1.44
Cherry Hill Manor ApartmentsHazelwood1BR,1BA$1.44
West Garden ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated-NC1BR,1BA$1.52
Dearborn WestAspen1BR,1BA$1.33
Heatherwood ApartmentsWelcome to our beautiful apartment community lo...1BR,1BA$1.27

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

Avoid financial stress when renting. Learn about the 10 most common hidden costs—from pet fees to utilities—you must budget for before you sign a lease.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Inkster, Inkster, MI

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Inkster Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Inkster?

The cheapest apartment in Inkster is Heatherwood Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Inkster costs $1,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 31 regular apartments in Inkster that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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