Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Roycroft Neighborhood of Melvindale, MI from $700 (23 Rentals)

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17790 Palmer ST
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

17790 Palmer ST

17790 Palmer StMelvindale, MI 48122
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Melvindale Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melvindale Square

17250 Raupp StMelvindale, MI 48122

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Gale Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gale Gardens

30 Gale BlvdMelvindale, MI 48122
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Mel Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mel Park Apartments

24199 Outer DrMelvindale, MI 48122
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property at 1821 Hanover St

$1,100

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$1,100

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1821 Hanover St

Lincoln ParkMI48146
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Hampton Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Square

4475-4485 Willow Cove BlvdAllen Park, MI 48101
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McLain Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

McLain Apartments

1738 McLain AveLincoln Park, MI 48146

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property at 1524 Cicotte Ave

$1,250

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1524 Cicotte Ave

Lincoln ParkMI48146

Roycroft, Melvindale, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Roycroft Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Roycroft area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Balfour Apartments (Renewed Investments I LLC) priced from $750. Park Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable Roycroft apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Balfour Apartments (Renewed Investments I LLC)Balfour - One Bedroom Private Entry!1BR,1BA$750
Park Plaza Apartments1-B Tower1BR,1BA$820
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$925
Oakwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Montie Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roycroft, MI

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roycroft area is the $1.44 price per square foot Townhome Model at Fairlane East in the in the Fairlane neighborhood starting from $1,706. The second greatest value Roycroft apartment is the Charles Model at The PARK starting at $1,027 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Roycroft neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roycroft apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairlane EastTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.44
The PARKCharles2BR,1BA$1.14
The Cove at Allen Park - Allen Park, MI2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Gale GardensMagnolia2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Park Plaza Apartments1-B Tower1BR,1BA$1.14
Montie Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Balfour Apartments (Renewed Investments I LLC)Balfour - One Bedroom Private Entry!1BR,1BA$1.25
Oakwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.66
Corewell Senior CommunityCorewell Senior Community1BR,1BA$2.24

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Roycroft, Melvindale, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roycroft Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Roycroft Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Roycroft Apartment is $750 at Balfour Apartments (Renewed Investments I LLC).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Roycroft Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Roycroft is starting from $1,025 at Outer Drive Manor Apartments.

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