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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
Oakwood Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Detroit, AL and Nearby

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Detroit area is the $0.86 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Two Bathroom-Deluxe Model at Monarch Creek in the starting from $834. The second greatest value Detroit apartment is the Two-Bedoom Model at Shadybrook Apartments starting at $612 with a $0.63 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.
Monarch Creek2 Bedroom Two Bathroom-Deluxe2BR,2BA$0.86
Shadybrook ApartmentsTwo-Bedoom2BR,1BA$0.63
Boggan Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Chanticleer Apartments3 x 1.5 Flat New Construction3BR,1.5BA$1.32
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
The Meadows on Main1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49

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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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.