Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arbor Neighborhood of Livonia, MI from $500 (35 Rentals)

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Ridgewood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgewood Apartments

6492 Yale StWestland, MI 48185
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Westgate Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westgate Tower

34567 Elmwood StWestland, MI 48185
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Luna Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Luna Apartments

7040 Venoy RdGarden City, MI 48135
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Forest Lane
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Lane

6200 N Wayne RdWestland, MI 48185
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Westhaven Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westhaven Manor

34601 Elmwood AveWestland, MI 48185
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Arbor, Livonia, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arbor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arbor area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Westland Capri priced from $780. Hawthorne Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Arbor apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westland CapriOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$780
Hawthorne Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Sky Gate Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$959
River Bend Apartments1Bd 1Bt (700sqft)1BR,1BA$975
The Landings ApartmentsVerbena1BR,1BA$994
Woodcrest Apartments1 bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Hines Park1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,050
Wilderness Park/Parkcrest ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1,075
The Cove At Westland - Westland, MI1 Bed, 1 Bath - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,099
Westwood Village Apartments2T2BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arbor, MI

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arbor area is the $1.43 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Turtle Cove in the in the North Westland neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Arbor apartment is the 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH Model at Hampton Court starting at $1,240 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the North Westland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arbor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Turtle CoveThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.43
Hampton Court2 BEDROOM 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.17
Venoy Pines ApartmentsThe Briarwood with Fireplace2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Wilderness Park/Parkcrest ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.13
Waynewood ApartmentsPembrook2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Woodcrest Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.19
Westwood Village Apartments2 DH2BR,1BA$1.38
Hawthorne Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
Westland CapriTwo Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
River Bend Apartments1Bd 1Bt (700sqft)1BR,1BA$1.39

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Arbor, Livonia, and the greater Detroit area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arbor Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arbor?

The cheapest apartment in Arbor is Westland Capri which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Arbor costs $1,599.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arbor?

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 5 regular apartments in Arbor 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 Arbor?

Cheap apartments in Arbor have an average cost of $1,319 which is $280 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arbor.

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