
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI from $400 with Washer/Dryer (186 Rentals)
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120 Glynn Ct.

Philip Houze

71 Garfield St

Village Park Apartments

2215 Lansing St

Franklin Village Apartments

Parker House Apartments

Presidential Plaza Apartments
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Village Square Apartments

18333 Schoolcraft Rd

Brainard Street Apartments

Shelborne Square Apartments

Jennings Senior Living

Bethune Lofts

City Club Apartments Lafayette Park

Genesis Villas

CBD Detroit Apartments

Westwill Apartments

Brush Watson

Perennial Corktown

Sherwood Heights

4820 Haverhill St, Unit #1

3896 Clippert St, Unit Clippert St #2

The Corner

Prince Hall

Devenir District- 711 W Alexandrine

4400 Devonshire Rd, Unit 1

The Addison

2955 Garland St

Hendrie Lofts & Peterboro Houses

Riverfront Towers

1145 W Euclid St, Unit 1

16166 Princeton St, Unit 2

5001 Seminole St

Elaine Lofts

Circle Drive Commons

Residences at 150 Bagley

The Brooke on Bagley

Grayhaven Marina Village

3625 Bedford St

3224 Monterey St, Unit 2E

9429 Brush St

Kasa Cadillac Square Detroit
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
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.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,156.
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 85,010 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 $355 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.

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.

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.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.