
Cheap Senior Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI from $400 (38 Rentals)
Apartments for adults 55+ years of age in Detroit with convenient services, and fun activities.
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River Crest

Pablo Davis Senior Living Center

8330 On The River - 62+

Parkview Senior Apartments

Pilgrim Meadows

Jennings Senior Living
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Dearborn Town Center Senior

Center Line Park Tower Senior 62+

Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+

Ferndale Park Co-op Senior Apartments

Kiwanian Senior Community

Solaire Senior Living

Park at Franklin Senior Living

Meadowcrest Senior Apartments

Oxford Park Towers of Berkley

Parkside of Livonia Senior Apartments

The Park At Trowbridge-Independent Living 55+

Madison Manor - Senior Apartments

The Village of Redford-Independent Living 55+
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 | $1,287 | $550 | $3,216 |
Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $479 | $5,000 |
Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $578 | $8,660 |
Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,193 | $750 | $8,589 |
Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,568 | $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 $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 $2,157.
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 82,930 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 $356 which is $1,801 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.

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