
Cheap Apartments for Rent with Specials in Detroit, MI from $400 (94 Rentals)
Apartments in Detroit with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.
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71 Garfield St

Stanley Manor Apartments

Blackstone Apartments

Fenkell Apartments

Del Rio

Greenview Apartments

16217 Greenfield

2215 Lansing St

Parker House Apartments
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The Barbara

Regency Towers

Heather Hall

Presidential Plaza Apartments

Town Residences

Mavor Apartments

City Place Detroit

The Rinaldo

Capitol Manor Apartments

The Jefferson

City Club Apartments Lafayette Park

Genesis Villas

El Tovar Apartments

Romarta Apartments

The Pavilion

GoodHomes Detroit

CBD Detroit Apartments

Beach Club Detroit

Brainard

James Scott Mansion - Peak Midtown Detroit

Sherwood Heights

Philip Houze

Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MI

The Strathmore Apartments

eXchange Apartments

The Lofts of Merchants Row

Central Park

The Ashley

Orleans Landing

Manchester Apartments

The Millie on Brush

Grayhaven Marina Village

Piquette Flats

Woodward West

The Claridge Apartments

Perennial Corktown

2282 Belvidere St, Unit 201 Belvidere

The Kales Building

The Boulevard

The Kahn
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 | $1,296 | $456 | $3,510 |
Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $479 | $5,000 |
Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,793 | $578 | $7,660 |
Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,104 | $860 | $8,589 |
Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,502 | $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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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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 2023 Tuxedo St which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Detroit costs $2,227.
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 3,749 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 $342 which is $1,885 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Detroit.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent
Written by: Tim Brown
I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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.

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.

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.