Cheap Homes for Rent in Roycroft Neighborhood of Melvindale, MI from $1,000 (7 Rentals)

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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 The PARK priced from $859. Gale Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $881. Here are the most affordable Roycroft apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The PARKVentnor1BR,1BA$859
Gale GardensGardenia1BR,1BA$881
Melvindale SquareUpgraded+ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roycroft, MI

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Roycroft area is the $0.98 price per square foot Twin Arbor Model at Heritage Glen Townhomes in the in the Roycroft neighborhood starting from $1,175. The second greatest value Roycroft apartment is the Upgraded+ 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at Melvindale Square starting at $995 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the East Dearborn 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.
Heritage Glen TownhomesTwin Arbor2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Melvindale SquareUpgraded+ 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
The PARKCharles2BR,1BA$1.15
Fairlane East1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
Springwells Park1 BED 1 BATH GEORGE1BR,1BA$2.15
Fairlane Town Center Apartment HomesThe Park (Ac)1BR,1BA$2.18
Outer Drive Manor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Gale GardensGardenia1BR,1BA$1.43
West Village LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.50
Kiwanian Senior CommunityOne Bedroom - A11BR,1BA$1.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Roycroft

What type of rentals are currently available in Roycroft?

There are currently 44 Apartments for Rent in Roycroft, MI with pricing that ranges from $675 to $2,525. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Roycroft ranging from $1,025 to $2,150.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Roycroft?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Roycroft ranges from $1,025 to $2,150 with an average monthly rent of $1,538.

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