Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Westland Neighborhood of Westland, MI from $550 (31 Rentals)

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Ridgewood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgewood Apartments

6492 Yale StWestland, MI 48185
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Adams Senior Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Adams Senior Village

2001 Kaley AveWestland, MI 48186
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Westgate Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westgate Tower

34567 Elmwood StWestland, MI 48185
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Westland Capri
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westland Capri

31551 Ann Arbor TrlWestland, MI 48185
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Forest Lane Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Lane Manor

6200 N Wayne RdWestland, MI 48185
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Waterbury Estates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waterbury Estates

110 Waterbury CtWestland, MI 48186

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KRAUTER APARTMENTS
2 Bedroom Apartments

KRAUTER APARTMENTS

31075 Krauter AveGarden City, MI 48135
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Luna Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Luna Apartments

7040 Venoy RdGarden City, MI 48135
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Downtown Westland, Westland, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Westland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Westland area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Wildwood Apartments priced from $845. Westland Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Downtown Westland apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wildwood ApartmentsWildwood One Bedroom1BR,1BA$845
Westland EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$855
Hawthorne Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Willow Creek Apartments1x1 7001BR,1BA$950
Sky Gate Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$959
The Landings ApartmentsCarnation1BR,1BA$1,001
Woodcrest Apartments1 bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1,005
Cambridge on FordHAMLET1BR,1BA$1,010
Ridgeline at Canton Apartments$499 Move-In Special · 1 Bed / 1 Bath + Den Apa...1BR,1BA$1,029
Hampton Court1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Extended1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Westland, MI

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Westland area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2x1.5 1050 Model at Willow Creek Apartments in the in the North Westland neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Downtown Westland apartment is the Two Bed Two Bath Model at Wilderness Park/Parkcrest Apartments starting at $1,125 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the North Westland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Westland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Willow Creek Apartments2x1.5 10502BR,1.5BA$0.90
Wilderness Park/Parkcrest ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.13
Woodcrest Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.21
Westwood Village Apartments2T2BR,1BA$1.44
Twin Arbors Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath Apt.1BR,1BA$1.26
Hawthorne Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
Wildwood ApartmentsWildwood One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Hampton Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Westland EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Cambridge on FordHAMLET1BR,1BA$1.44

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Detroit, Michigan. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Westland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Westland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Westland is under $1,045.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Westland?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Westland is Wildwood Apartments which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Downtown Westland costs $1,390.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Westland?

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 5 regular apartments in Downtown Westland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Westland?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Westland have an average cost of $110 which is $1,280 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Westland.

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