
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wayne County, MI from $300 (756 Rentals)
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8955 Otsego St

2531 W Euclid St

3317 Webb St

New Center Commons

Dearborn Town Center Senior

120 Glynn Ct.

2023 Tuxedo St

Victoria Place Apartments

7850 East Jefferson
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12775 Plymouth Rd

80 Seward Apartments

The Woodford Apartments

Holbrook

Parkside Apartments

Hazelwood Manor

6691 Barton St

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Park Plaza Apartments

River Crest
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1613 Virginia Park St, Unit 3 - 3rd Floor

5300 Mitchell St, Unit Lower front west, Unit Lower front west

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Anthos Gardens

Belmont Manor

Jennings Senior Living

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5424 Porter St, Unit Unit 2, Unit Unit 2

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2929 Blaine St, Unit 2928, Unit 2928

2321 Yemans St, Unit #2
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664 Gladstone Ave, Unit 664 Gladstone Ave, Unit 664 Gladstone Ave

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16885 Lahser Rd

2654 Casmere St, Unit #2

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2415 W Grand St

2417 W Grand St

2411 W Grand St
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Wayne County, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wayne County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County Studio Apartments | $1,164 | $475 | $4,350 |
| Wayne County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $445 | $4,150 |
| Wayne County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,606 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Wayne County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,808 | $885 | $6,649 |
| Wayne County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,314 | $805 | $3,414 |
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Cheapest Available Wayne County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Wayne County, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Friendship Meadows LDHA in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood priced from $445. New Center Commons in the Art Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $585. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wayne County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Meadows LDHA | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $445 |
| New Center Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $585 |
| 2023 Tuxedo St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| 120 Glynn Ct. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| 12775 Plymouth Rd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $605 |
| The Woodford Apartments | Studio w/ Kitchenette | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Parkside Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Hazelwood Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Holbrook | Cortez Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Dearborn Town Center Senior | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $655 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wayne County, MI
As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wayne County area is the $0.81 price per square foot 9421 Joseph Campau St Model at 9421 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9421-2 in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Wayne County apartment is the 9450 Joseph Campau St Model at 9450 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9450-2 starting at $2,500 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Downtown Hamtramck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wayne County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9421 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9421-2 | 9421 Joseph Campau St | 1BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| 9450 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9450-2 | 9450 Joseph Campau St | 1BR,1.5BA | $0.81 |
| 2509 Gladstone St | single family home | 6BR,3BA | $0.96 |
| 9644 Joseph Campau St, Unit 2W | 9644 Joseph Campau St | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| 330 Westminster St | single famiy home | 3BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| 8285 Indiana St, Unit Apt #1 Two Beds | 8285 Indiana St | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| 664 Gladstone Ave, Unit 664 Gladstone Ave | 664 Gladstone Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| Highland Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| Chicago Townhomes | Chicago Townhomes - 20921 | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Puritan Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wayne County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wayne County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wayne County is under $655.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wayne County?
The cheapest apartment in Wayne County is Friendship Meadows LDHA which is listed at $445, while the average apartment in Wayne County costs $2,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wayne County?
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 201 regular apartments in Wayne County 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 Wayne County?
Cheap apartments in Wayne County have an average cost of $313 which is $2,587 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wayne County.
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