
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fordville Neighborhood of Southgate, MI from $700 (29 Rentals)
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Fordville, Southgate, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fordville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fordville Studio Apartments | $890 | $700 | $998 |
Fordville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,114 | $760 | $1,440 |
Fordville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $900 | $4,950 |
Fordville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,308 | $1,300 | $1,500 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Fordville Neighborhood of Southgate, MI.
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Cheapest Available Fordville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fordville area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at EDINGER APARTMENTS priced from $700. Indian Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Fordville apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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EDINGER APARTMENTS | Edinger Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Indian Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Southgate Apartments - Southgate, MI | The Meijer | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
12523 Pennsylvania Rd | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Fountain Park South Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
St Johns Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Village On The Park | Studio Apartments | Studio,1BA | $915 |
Huntington House Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bathroom (Standard) | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Old Goddard Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Residences On Penn - Riverview, MI | Bell | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fordville, MI
As of July 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fordville area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2-Bedroom Model at Turnberry Court in the in the Dix-Ford neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Fordville apartment is the Twin Arbor Model at Heritage Glen Townhomes starting at $1,175 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the South Dearborn Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fordville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Turnberry Court | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Heritage Glen Townhomes | Twin Arbor | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
531 Highland St, Unit #2 | 531 Highland St | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
2830 9th St, Unit Carriage House | 2830 9th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Poet Place Apartments | Walt | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
St Johns Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Old Goddard Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Huntington House Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bathroom (Standard) | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
12523 Pennsylvania Rd | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Park Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFordville, Southgate, MI
Ranked #3
Among neighborhoods in Southgate, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Fordville Neighborhood in Southgate, MI
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fordville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fordville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fordville is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fordville?
The cheapest apartment in Fordville is Indian Village Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Fordville costs $1,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fordville?
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 1 regular apartments in Fordville 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 Fordville?
Cheap apartments in Fordville have an average cost of $200 which is $1,100 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fordville.
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