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Cheapest Available The Smart Zone Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Smart Zone area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at President Madison Apartments priced from $883. Lexington Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable The Smart Zone apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
President Madison ApartmentsPrinceton1BR,1BA$883
Lexington VillageRevere1BR,1BA$925
The Gables of TroyThe Quinn (1BR / 1BA)1BR,1BA$1,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Smart Zone, MI

As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Smart Zone area is the $1.54 price per square foot Abbott II Model at Briggs Park of Troy in the in the Mystic Forest at the Park neighborhood starting from $4,150. The second greatest value The Smart Zone apartment is the A5 Model at Cornerstone at Troy Apartments starting at $1,580 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Mystic Forest at the Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Smart Zone apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Briggs Park of TroyAbbott II4BR,3BA$1.54
Cornerstone at Troy ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$1.66
The TremontThe Conrad2BR,2BA$1.59
President Madison ApartmentsElbridge2BR,1BA$1.30
Charter Square1 BED 1 BATH DELUXE1BR,1BA$1.80
The Gables of TroyThe Quinn (1BR / 1BA)1BR,1BA$1.27
2475 E Maple Rd, Unit Furnished Penthouse Unit2475 E Maple Rd1BR,1BA$1.69
Canterbury Square1 BED 1 BATH LARGE1BR,1BA$1.71
Oakland Mall ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$1.35
Lexington VillageRevere1BR,1BA$1.48

Frequently Asked Questions about The Smart Zone

What type of rentals are currently available in The Smart Zone?

There are currently 70 Apartments for Rent in The Smart Zone, MI with pricing that ranges from $914 to $4,150. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Smart Zone ranging from $1,500 to $4,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in The Smart Zone?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in The Smart Zone ranges from $1,500 to $4,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,279.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in The Smart Zone?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in The Smart Zone range from $1,710 to $3,915, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,150.

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