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

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LA COLONNADE APARTMENTS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LA COLONNADE APARTMENTS

14560 Northline RdSouthgate, MI 48195
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Bella Vista Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Vista Apartments

1020 Goddard RdLincoln Park, MI 48146
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1354-1374 Goddard
1 Bedroom Apartments

1354-1374 Goddard

1354-1374 GoddardLincoln Park, MI 48146
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Park Place Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

1750 Saint Johns BlvdLincoln Park, MI 48146
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1730 Goddard Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1730 Goddard Rd

1730 Goddard RdLincoln Park, MI 48146

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Huron River Allen Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Huron River Allen Park

11415 Old Goddard RdAllen Park, MI 48101
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
EDINGER APARTMENTSEdinger StudioStudio,1BA$700
Indian Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
Southgate Apartments - Southgate, MIThe Meijer1BR,1BA$849
12523 Pennsylvania Rd1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Fountain Park South ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
St Johns Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$900
Village On The ParkStudio ApartmentsStudio,1BA$915
Huntington House ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom (Standard)1BR,1BA$975
Old Goddard Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$995
Residences On Penn - Riverview, MIBell1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Turnberry Court2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Heritage Glen TownhomesTwin Arbor2BR,1.5BA$0.98
531 Highland St, Unit #2531 Highland St3BR,1BA$1.25
2830 9th St, Unit Carriage House2830 9th St2BR,1BA$1.23
Poet Place ApartmentsWalt2BR,1BA$1.25
St Johns Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Old Goddard Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Huntington House ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom (Standard)1BR,1BA$1.30
12523 Pennsylvania Rd1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Park Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fordville, Southgate, MI

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Southgate, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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

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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