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property at 15608 Wabash St

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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15608 Wabash St

DetroitMI48238

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property at 15030 Rossini Dr

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15030 Rossini Dr

DetroitMI48205
property at 16221 Santa Rosa Dr

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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16221 Santa Rosa Dr

DetroitMI48221

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property at 17189 Santa Rosa Dr

$800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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17189 Santa Rosa Dr

DetroitMI48221

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property at 14147 Breakfast Dr

$880

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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14147 Breakfast Dr

RedfordMI48239

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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 Manchester Place Apartments in the University District neighborhood priced from $410. Friendship Meadows LDHA in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $445. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wayne County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manchester Place Apartments1x11BR,1BA$410
Friendship Meadows LDHA1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$445
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
2023 Tuxedo StStudio1BR,1BA$595
120 Glynn Ct.StudioStudio,1BA$595
Hazelwood ManorStudioStudio,1BA$600
12775 Plymouth RdStudioStudio,1BA$605
The Woodford ApartmentsStudio w/ KitchenetteStudio,1BA$625
Parkside ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$645
HolbrookCortez Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wayne County, MI

As of March 25, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9421 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9421-29421 Joseph Campau St1BR,1BA$0.81
9450 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9450-29450 Joseph Campau St1BR,1.5BA$0.81
9644 Joseph Campau St, Unit 2W9644 Joseph Campau St1BR,1BA$0.75
6829 Abington Ave, Unit 16829 Abington Ave3BR,1BA$0.63
330 Westminster Stsingle famiy home3BR,1BA$0.91
11450 Minden AveHouse3BR,1BA$0.92
15849 Indiana St, Unit Upper unit15849 Indiana St2BR,1BA$0.60
RCI Covington Townhouses2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$0.93
Chicago TownhomesChicago Townhomes - 209212BR,1BA$0.95
Manchester Place Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.63

Frequently Asked Questions about Wayne County

What type of rentals are currently available in Wayne County?

There are currently 2544 Apartments for Rent in Wayne County, MI with pricing that ranges from $410 to $7,948. There are also 845 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wayne County ranging from $525 to $57,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wayne County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wayne County ranges from $525 to $57,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,805.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wayne County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wayne County range from $525 to $7,948, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $57,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $795.

Expert Rental Resources

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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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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