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Eastpoint

71 Garfield St
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Del Rio

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The Amo

Majestic Apartments

2936 Pasadena St, Unit Upper Left

22330 W Warren

Hazelwood Apartments

2215 Lansing St
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Parker House Apartments

New Cadillac Square Apartments

Town Residences

Pasadena Investments LLC

Lafayette Towers

The Barbara

127 Seward Ave

Regency Towers

Heather Hall

Pallister Plaisance Apartments

The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis

Parkview Senior Apartments

Mavor Apartments

4865 Dubois St, Unit Dubois- 2nd floor Apartme

City Place Detroit

The Rinaldo

Capitol Manor Apartments

Shelborne Square Apartments

487 Prentis St

The Jefferson

5440 Cass Ave

RCI Covington Apartments

Bethune Lofts

12080 Santa Rosa Dr

City Club Apartments Lafayette Park
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 | $1,279 | $456 | $3,180 |
Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $410 | $5,000 |
Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $457 | $7,950 |
Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,093 | $525 | $8,589 |
Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,059 | $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 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 $650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Detroit?
The cheapest apartment in Detroit is Manchester Place Apartments which is listed at $410, while the average apartment in Detroit costs $2,286.
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 3,431 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 $318 which is $1,968 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Detroit.
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