Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Livonia South Neighborhood of Livonia, MI from $500 (54 Rentals)

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KRAUTER APARTMENTS
2 Bedroom Apartments

KRAUTER APARTMENTS

31075 Krauter AveGarden City, MI 48135
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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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Garden City Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Garden City Terrace

29500 Beechwood StGarden 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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Garden Wood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Wood Apartments

30747-30767 Krauter AveGarden City, MI 48135
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Westhaven Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westhaven Manor

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

Cheapest Available Livonia South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Livonia South area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Westland Estates priced from $855. Hawthorne Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Livonia South apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westland EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$855
Hawthorne Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Huntington on the HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
Maplewood Manor1 Bedroom Maple Standard1BR,1BA$925
Willow Creek Apartments1x1 7001BR,1BA$950
The Landings ApartmentsCarnation1BR,1BA$955
Sky Gate Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$959
River Bend Apartments1Bd 1Bt (700sqft)1BR,1BA$975
West Hampton1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Woodcrest Apartments1 bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Livonia South, MI

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Livonia South area is the $1.30 price per square foot The Brooklyn Model at Warris Farms Apartments in the in the North Westland neighborhood starting from $1,430. The second greatest value Livonia South apartment is the Two Bed Two Bath Model at Wilderness Park/Parkcrest Apartments starting at $1,125 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the North Westland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Livonia South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Warris Farms ApartmentsThe Brooklyn2BR,2BA$1.30
Wilderness Park/Parkcrest ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.13
Waynewood ApartmentsPembrook2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Woodcrest Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.19
Hawthorne Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
Hampton Court1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.39
West Hampton1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Westland EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
River Bend Apartments1Bd 1Bt (700sqft)1BR,1BA$1.39
Willow Creek Apartments1x1 7001BR,1BA$1.36

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Michigan and customized analysis for Western Detroit. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Livonia South Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Livonia South?

The cheapest apartment in Livonia South is Westland Estates which is listed at $855, while the average apartment in Livonia South costs $1,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Livonia South?

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 4 regular apartments in Livonia South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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