Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI from $525 (91 Rentals)

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property at 1645 Morrell St

1645 Morrell St

DetroitMI48209
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3273 Richton St

DetroitMI48206
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16603 Baylis St

DetroitMI48221
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Medical Center Courts
3 Bedroom Apartments

Medical Center Courts

4276 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48201
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Gardenview Estates
3 Bedroom Apartments

Gardenview Estates

16910 Gardenview CirDetroit, MI 48228
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Jefferson Square
3 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Square

541 Dickerson StDetroit, MI 48215
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Noel Village
3 Bedroom Apartments

Noel Village

2158 Chene StDetroit, MI 48207
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Emerald Springs
3 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Springs

5825 Emerald SpringsDetroit, MI 48212
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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Detroit Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Detroit?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Detroit is under $675.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Detroit?

The cheapest apartment in Detroit is Renaissance Village which is listed at $984, while the average apartment in Detroit costs $2,231.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Detroit?

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 3,354 regular apartments in Detroit 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 Detroit?

Cheap apartments in Detroit have an average cost of $321 which is $1,910 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Detroit.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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

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