
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wayne County, MI from $300 (746 Rentals)
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53 Marston St

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
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Hazelwood Manor

7850 East Jefferson

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12775 Plymouth Rd

80 Seward Apartments

The Woodford Apartments

El Tovar Apartments

Parkside Apartments

6691 Barton St

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Park Plaza Apartments
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15601 Schoolcraft Rd

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13909 Hartwell St

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15601 Schoolcraft Rd

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15601 Schoolcraft Rd

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13909 Hartwell St

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15601 Schoolcraft Rd

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13909 Hartwell St

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15601 Schoolcraft Rd

River Crest

Franklin Village Apartments
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1151 Morrell St, Unit 2F

1613 Virginia Park St

3638 Bedford St

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9351 Woodside St

5300 Mitchell St, Unit Lower front west

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12003 Prairie St

19131 Lahser Rd

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13909 Hartwell St

1565 W Grand Blvd

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Stanley Manor Apartments

Anthos Gardens

Belmont Manor

Jennings Senior Living

15080 Greenfield Rd

10 Ferris St

100 Glynn

Holbrook

Eastpointe

Greenview Apartments
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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 | $1,183 | $475 | $3,150 |
| Wayne County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,351 | $445 | $4,150 |
| Wayne County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,621 | $695 | $9,576 |
| Wayne County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,824 | $885 | $8,011 |
| Wayne County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,277 | $795 | $3,414 |
| Wayne County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $1,665 | $2,900 |
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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 | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
| 120 Glynn Ct. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| Hazelwood Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
| 12775 Plymouth Rd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $605 |
| The Woodford Apartments | Studio w/ Kitchenette | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Parkside Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Dearborn Town Center Senior | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $655 |
| CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS | The Warren | Studio,1BA | $663 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wayne County, MI
As of April 02, 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 |
| 961 Nottingham Rd, Unit 961 Lower | 961 Nottingham Rd | 3BR,1BA | $0.54 |
| 9644 Joseph Campau St, Unit 2W | 9644 Joseph Campau St | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| 6829 Abington Ave, Unit 1 | 6829 Abington Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| 330 Westminster St | single famiy home | 3BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| 15849 Indiana St, Unit Upper unit | 15849 Indiana St | 2BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| Heritage Glen Townhomes | Twin Arbor | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
| Chicago Townhomes | Chicago Townhomes - 20921 | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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 $663.
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 228 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 $278 which is $2,622 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wayne County.
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