Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI from $400 (106 Rentals)

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12775 Plymouth Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12775 Plymouth Rd

12775 Plymouth RdDetroit, MI 48227
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The Barlum
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Barlum

25 E Palmer StDetroit, MI 48202
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Four Corners Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Four Corners Apartments

18615 Telegraph RdDetroit, MI 48219
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The Sandstone
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Sandstone

15339 Greenfield RdDetroit, MI 48227
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Bonnieview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bonnieview Apartments

23411 W 8 Mile RdDetroit, MI 48219
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Seward LLC
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seward LLC

741 Seward StDetroit, MI 48202
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Mary Jane Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mary Jane Apartments

17524 3rd StDetroit, MI 48203
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73 E Palmer St
1 Bedroom Apartments

73 E Palmer St

73 E Palmer StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Lindley
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lindley

479 W Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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Getting Around Detroit, MI

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59 / 100

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59 / 100

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Some bike infrastructure

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50 / 100

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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 $2,231.

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.

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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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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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.

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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.

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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.