Cheap Homes for Rent in Wayne County, MI from $525 (593 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Wayne County.

property at 11721 Otsego St
$750

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Base Rent$750
Total Monthly Price$750
6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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11721 Otsego St

DetroitMI48204

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property at 4489 Seminole St
$850

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Base Rent$850
Total Monthly Price$850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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4489 Seminole St, Unit Upper Flat

4489 Seminole St
DetroitMI48214
property at 3785 12th St
$850

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Base Rent$850
Total Monthly Price$850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3785 12th St, Unit Uint 2S

3785 12th St
EcorseMI48229
property at 8535 Maxwell St
$850
2 Bedroom Rentals
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8535 Maxwell St

DetroitMI48213
property at 14940 Longacre St
$866

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Base Rent$866
Total Monthly Price$866
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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14940 Longacre St

DetroitMI48227

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property at 5049 Lafontaine St
$885
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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5049 Lafontaine St

Grosse PointeMI48236
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property at 6811 Minock St
$895

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Base Rent$895
Total Monthly Price$895
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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6811 Minock St

DetroitMI48228
property at 5966 Eastlawn St
$900

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Base Rent$900
Total Monthly Price$900
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 26
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5966 Eastlawn St

DetroitMI48213
property at 19477 Greenfield Rd
$900

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Base Rent$900
Total Monthly Price$900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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19477 Greenfield Rd

DetroitMI48235

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property at 20258 Schaefer Hwy
$900

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Base Rent$900
Total Monthly Price$900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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20258 Schaefer Hwy, Unit 23

20258 Schaefer Hwy
DetroitMI48235

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Best Value Homes for Rent in Wayne County, MI

As of September 23, 2026 the best value rental home in the Wayne County area is the $0.47 price per square foot 3005 Pasadena St Model at 3005 Pasadena St in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Wayne County rental home is the 11721 Otsego St Model at 11721 Otsego St in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting at $750 with a $0.33 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wayne County homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3005 Pasadena St3005 Pasadena St3BR, 2.5BA$0.47
11721 Otsego St11721 Otsego St6BR, 2BA$0.33
4510 High St4510 High St3BR, 1BA$0.78
2977 Chalmers St2977 Chalmers St3BR, 2BA$0.69
16185 Pierson St16185 Pierson St4BR, 1.5BA$0.64
11883 Wisconsin St11883 Wisconsin St2BR, 2BA$0.78
16621 Appoline St16621 Appoline St3BR, 1BA$0.72
2943 Leslie St2943 Leslie St3BR, 1BA$0.67
18617 Kelly Rd18617 Kelly Rd2BR, 1BA$0.70
4489 Seminole St, Unit Upper Flat4489 Seminole St2BR, 1BA$0.77

Frequently Asked Questions about Wayne County

What type of rentals are currently available in Wayne County?

There are currently 2625 Apartments for Rent in Wayne County, MI with pricing that ranges from $445 to $9,016. There are also 857 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 $1,590.

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 $900 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,175 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $865.

Expert Rental Resources

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