Cheap Homes for Rent in Wayne County, MI from $500 (411 Rentals)

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property at 14150 Fairmount Dr

$675

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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14150 Fairmount Dr, Unit Upper Flat

14150 Fairmount Dr
DetroitMI48205

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property at 11721 Otsego St

$750

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$750
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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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11721 Otsego St

DetroitMI48204

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property at 3785 12th St

$850

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$850
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3785 12th St, Unit Uint 2S

3785 12th St
EcorseMI48229
property at 20415 W 7 Mile Rd

$850

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$850
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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20415 W 7 Mile Rd, Unit #302

20415 W 7 Mile Rd
DetroitMI48219

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property at 14940 Longacre St

$866

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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14940 Longacre St

DetroitMI48227

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Cheapest Available Wayne County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wayne County, MI is a Studio unit found at Garages-413 Saint John-Wyandotte in the Downtown Lincoln Park neighborhood priced from $125. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garages-413 Saint John-WyandotteGarages-413 Saint John-Wyandotte - 6Studio,1BA$125
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$591
120 Glynn Ct.StudioStudio,1BA$595
2023 Tuxedo StStudioStudio,1BA$595
7850 East JeffersonStudioStudio,1BA$603
12775 Plymouth RdStudioStudio,1BA$605
The Woodford ApartmentsStudio w/ KitchenetteStudio,1BA$625
Scovel Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Parkside ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wayne County, MI

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wayne County area is the $0.96 price per square foot single family home Model at 2509 Gladstone St in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Wayne County apartment is the 9644 Joseph Campau St Model at 9644 Joseph Campau St starting at $1,850 with a $0.75 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.
2509 Gladstone Stsingle family home6BR,3BA$0.96
9644 Joseph Campau St9644 Joseph Campau St1BR,1BA$0.75
330 Westminster Stsingle famiy home3BR,1BA$0.91
1528 Virginia Park St, Unit 1528A1528 Virginia Park St3BR,1BA$0.81
Bristol Hills ApartmentsThe Summit2BR,1BA$0.89
Highland ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.87
Chicago TownhomesChicago Townhomes - 209212BR,1BA$0.95
Emerald Springs2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.94
4203 Tyler St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.94
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.94

Frequently Asked Questions about Wayne County

What type of rentals are currently available in Wayne County?

There are currently 2560 Apartments for Rent in Wayne County, MI with pricing that ranges from $445 to $10,395. There are also 901 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wayne County ranging from $525 to $13,300.

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 $13,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,587.

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 $800 to $7,290, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $650 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $795.

Expert Rental Resources

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