Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downriver Neighborhood of Taylor, MI from $400 (127 Rentals)

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Royal Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Park Apartments

7146 Harding StTaylor, MI 48180
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Ziegler Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ziegler Apartments

14167 Ziegler StTaylor, MI 48180
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San Dee Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Dee Townhomes

16167 Weddel StTaylor, MI 48180
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Downriver, Taylor, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downriver Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downriver area of Taylor, MI is a Studio unit found at EDINGER APARTMENTS priced from $700. Oakwood Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Downriver apartments for rent in Taylor, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
EDINGER APARTMENTSEdinger StudioStudio,1BA$700
Oakwood FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Casa San MarinoOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$785
Indian Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
Woodhaven Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$805
Heatherwood ApartmentsWelcome to our beautiful apartment community lo...1BR,1BA$825
Melvindale SquareUpgraded 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Southgate Apartments - Southgate, MIThe Meijer1BR,1BA$849
Newberry Square ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$850
12523 Pennsylvania Rd1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downriver, MI

As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downriver area is the $0.96 price per square foot Twin Arbor Model at Heritage Glen Townhomes in the in the South Dearborn Heights neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Downriver apartment is the The Kingsley Model at Westgrove Apartments starting at $1,195 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Timberline Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downriver apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heritage Glen TownhomesTwin Arbor2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Westgrove ApartmentsThe Kingsley2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Kings Forest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.94
2265 Delton Ct3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.10
Orchards of Newburgh ApartmentsThe Berkley2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Marianne Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Taylor Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Melvindale SquareStandard 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.94
1459 Fort Park Blvd, Unit unit 11459 Fort Park Blvd1BR,1BA$1.08
1665 Pagel Ave1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09

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Downriver, Taylor, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downriver Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downriver?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downriver is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downriver?

The cheapest apartment in Downriver is Oakwood Flats which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Downriver costs $1,665.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downriver?

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 18 regular apartments in Downriver 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 Downriver?

Cheap apartments in Downriver have an average cost of $213 which is $1,452 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downriver.

Expert Rental Resources

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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