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Detroit, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Detroit Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Detroit, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at Greenleaf Apartments priced from $517. Shadybrook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $612. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Detroit apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenleaf Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$517
Shadybrook ApartmentsTwo-Bedoom2BR,1BA$612
Reunion ApartmentsReserve Apartments 1x11BR,1BA$697
Fox Run Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$735
Rivergate1x1 Flat Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Detroit, AL and Nearby

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Detroit area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2 bedroom townhome Model at The Meadows on Main in the starting from $1,075. The second greatest value Detroit apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Cypress Park Apartments starting at $998 with a $0.99 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Detroit apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Meadows on Main2 bedroom townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Cypress Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.99
Monarch Creek2 Bedroom Two Bathroom-Deluxe2BR,2BA$0.86
Shadybrook ApartmentsTwo-Bedoom2BR,1BA$0.63
Boggan Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.11
199 Mustang Drive2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.06
Fox Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.82
Reunion ApartmentsReserve Apartments 1x11BR,1BA$0.93
Oakwood Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.09
Greenleaf Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.73

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Getting Around Detroit, AL

Walk Score®

8 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

21 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Detroit Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Detroit Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Detroit Apartment is $697 at Reunion Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Detroit Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Detroit is starting from $517 at Greenleaf Apartments.

What is the most affordable Detroit Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Detroit Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meadows on Main and starts from $1,150.

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