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15608 Wabash St

DetroitMI48238

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Friendship Meadows LDHA1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$445
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
2023 Tuxedo StStudioStudio,1BA$595
120 Glynn Ct.StudioStudio,1BA$595
12775 Plymouth RdStudioStudio,1BA$605
The Woodford ApartmentsStudio w/ KitchenetteStudio,1BA$625
Scovel Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Parkside ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$650
Hazelwood ManorStudioStudio,1BA$650
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$655

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wayne County, MI

As of May 09, 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
2509 Gladstone Stsingle family home6BR,3BA$0.96
1639 Gladstone St, Unit Gladstone Property1639 Gladstone St3BR,1BA$0.63
9644 Joseph Campau St, Unit 2W9644 Joseph Campau St1BR,1BA$0.75
330 Westminster Stsingle famiy home3BR,1BA$0.91
15849 Indiana St, Unit Upper unit15849 Indiana St2BR,1BA$0.62
664 Gladstone Ave, Unit 664 Gladstone Ave664 Gladstone Ave1BR,1BA$0.63
Highland ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.87
Chicago TownhomesChicago Townhomes - 209212BR,1BA$0.95

Frequently Asked Questions about Wayne County

What type of rentals are currently available in Wayne County?

There are currently 2527 Apartments for Rent in Wayne County, MI with pricing that ranges from $445 to $12,218. There are also 807 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 $2,083.

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 $885 to $6,649, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $975 to $57,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $805.

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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