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WyandotteMI48192

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Trenton, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Trenton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Trenton, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Woodhaven Square Apartments in the Pinehurst neighborhood priced from $805. Southgate Apartments & Townhomes in the Dix Northline neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Trenton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodhaven Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$805
Southgate Apartments & TownhomesThe Sunset1BR,1BA$899
Tanglewood ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$905

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trenton, MI and Nearby

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Trenton area is the $1.05 price per square foot 5 Beds, 3 baths Model at 20543 Gudith Rd in the in the Fort neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Trenton apartment is the The Summit Model at Bristol Hills Apartments starting at $995 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Pinehurst neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Trenton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
20543 Gudith Rd5 Beds, 3 baths5BR,3BA$1.05
Bristol Hills ApartmentsThe Summit2BR,1BA$0.89
Poet Place ApartmentsWalt2BR,1BA$1.22
Orleans Place ApartmentsThe Highland1BR,1BA$1.29
18642 Van Horn Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.24
18646 Van Horn Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.24
Williamsburg Square Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$1.33
Huntington House ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom (Standard)1BR,1BA$1.27
Tanglewood ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Woodhaven Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Trenton

What type of rentals are currently available in Trenton?

There are currently 84 Apartments for Rent in Trenton, MI with pricing that ranges from $750 to $3,795. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Trenton ranging from $850 to $2,700.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Trenton ranges from $850 to $2,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,682.

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