Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Van Born Neighborhood of Wayne, MI from $700 (18 Rentals)

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3200 Niagara St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3200 Niagara St

3200 Niagara StWayne, MI 48184
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4063-4071 4th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4063-4071 4th St

4063-4071 4th StWayne, MI 48184

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3436 Sophia St
Studio Apartments

3436 Sophia St

3436 Sophia StWayne, MI 48184
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Howe Road Houses
3 Bedroom Apartments

Howe Road Houses

4004-4074 Howe RdWayne, MI 48184
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Maplewood
1 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewood

5266-5278 S Wayne RdWayne, MI 48184
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Newberry Square Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Newberry Square Apartments

35240 W Michigan AveWayne, MI 48184
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Wayne Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wayne Apartments

33402 W Michigan AveWayne, MI 48184
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35641-35657 Brush St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

35641-35657 Brush St

35641-35657 Brush StWayne, MI 48184
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4064 Columbus St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4064 Columbus St

4064 Columbus StWayne, MI 48184
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Van Born, Wayne, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Van Born Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Van Born area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Wayne Tower Senior Apartments priced from $800. Park Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable Van Born apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wayne Tower Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Park Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Midtown Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Alexis Manor2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Pinewoods Circle2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Van Born, MI

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Van Born area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Pinewoods Circle in the in the Merriman neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Van Born apartment is the 2 Bed / 1 Bath Model at Alexis Manor starting at $1,100 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Merriman neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Van Born apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pinewoods Circle2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
Alexis Manor2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Midtown Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
Park Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Wayne Tower Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Michigan including Van Born, Wayne, and the greater Detroit area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Van Born Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Van Born?

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 2 regular apartments in Van Born that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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