
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI Under $1,000 (363 Rentals)


New Cadillac Square Apartments

Central Park

El Tovar Apartments

City Club Apartments Lafayette Park

Regency Towers

RCI Covington Apartments

CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS
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Romarta Apartments

Village Square Apartments

Pallister Plaisance Apartments

10400 Beaconsfield

Pasadena Investments LLC

Del Rio
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Veridian Group LLC, DBA Woodland Arms Apartments

Greenview Apartments

80 Seward Apartments

71 Garfield St

Top of the Drive Apartments

Victoria Place Apartments

New Center Commons

55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)

12120 Stoepel St, Unit 12120 Stoepel - Unit 2

3775 Tyler St, Unit Upper unit 2

Capitol Manor Apartments

22330 W Warren

The Baxter Apartments

Parkview Senior Apartments

The Barbara

Presidential Plaza Apartments
Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Detroit?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Detroit Studio Apartments | $1,293 | $456 | $3,175 |
Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $410 | $5,000 |
Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,776 | $457 | $7,980 |
Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,087 | $525 | $8,589 |
Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,054 | $790 | $3,500 |
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Getting Around Detroit, MI
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
50 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Detroit Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Detroit with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Detroit is at Manchester Place Apartments listed at $410.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Detroit Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Detroit is $1,491.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Detroit Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Detroit is a 1,422 square feet unit starting from $3,906 at The Griffin Royal Oak.
What is the average size for Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Detroit is currently 953 sq ft.
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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.