Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fordville Neighborhood of Southgate, MI from $700 (12 Rentals)

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1746 Goddard Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1746 Goddard Rd

1746 Goddard RdLincoln Park, MI 48146

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1341 Ford Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1341 Ford Ave

1341 Ford AveWyandotte, MI 48192
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2049-2059 12th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2049-2059 12th St

2049-2059 12th StWyandotte, MI 48192
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Park Place Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

1750 Saint Johns BlvdLincoln Park, MI 48146
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Huron River Allen Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Huron River Allen Park

11415 Old Goddard RdAllen Park, MI 48101
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Creekside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Apartments

900 Goddard RdLincoln Park, MI 48146
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Fordville, Southgate, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fordville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fordville area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Harrison Street Apartments priced from $895. Indian Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Fordville apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harrison Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Indian Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
1803 Saint Johns Blvd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$900
1730 Goddard RdUpgraded+ 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$945
Old Goddard Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fordville, MI

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fordville area is the $1.34 price per square foot The Bayview Model at Overbrook Village Apartments in the in the Dix-Ford neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Fordville apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Old Goddard Apartments starting at $995 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Dix-Ford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fordville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Overbrook Village ApartmentsThe Bayview1BR,1BA$1.34
Old Goddard Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
1730 Goddard RdUpgraded+ 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.11
1803 Saint Johns Blvd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.13
Indian Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Harrison Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fordville, Southgate, MI

Ranked #4

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fordville Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fordville Apartment is $895 at Harrison Street Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fordville is starting from $900 at 1803 Saint Johns Blvd.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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