Low Income Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI (50 Rentals)

Elton Park Corktown Apartments

Residences at 150 Bagley

Left Field

Brush Watson

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Cathedral Arts Apartments

Brainard

El Tovar Apartments

Brainard Street Apartments
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Hazelwood Apartments

55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)

New Center Commons

Shelborne Square Apartments

The Barbara

Heather Hall

Evangelical Manor Senior Community

Eden Manor Senior Apartments
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Jennings Senior Living

Parkview Senior Apartments

Prince Hall

Bethune Lofts

Pilgrim Meadows

Roberts III Apartments

Palmer Court Apartments

Majestic Apartments

Pablo Davis Senior Living Center

Chene Park Commons

Genesis Villas

River Crest

8330 On The River - 62+

Village Park Apartments

The Park At Trowbridge-Independent Living 55+

Cove on 10 - Warren, MI

Cove On 13 - Roseville, MI

Hamlin Place Estates

Labelle Towers Co-op

Center Line Park Tower Senior 62+

Ferndale Park Co-op Senior Apartments

Park Place of HW Senior Apartments

Park Plaza Apartments

City Hall Artist Lofts

Fraser Woods

Dearborn Town Center Senior

Meadowcrest Senior Apartments
Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Detroit?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Detroit Low Income Studio Apartments | $1,286 | $550 | $3,175 |
Detroit Low Income 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,499 | $479 | $5,000 |
Detroit Low Income 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,787 | $578 | $8,290 |
Detroit Low Income 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,173 | $750 | $8,589 |
Detroit Low Income 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,522 | $790 | $3,500 |
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Detroit Overview
The crown jewel of the great state of Michigan, Detroit is truly a unique and dynamic city with a long and proud history. A working class hub known as much for its automobile industry heritage as its long pedigree of rock-n-roll, the 'motor city' likes its collars blue and its nightlife red hot.
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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 Low Income Detroit Apartments
What is the Cheapest Low Income apartment in Detroit?
Currently the most affordable Low Income Apartment in Detroit is at 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) listed at $479.
How much is the average rent for a Low Income Detroit Apartment?
The average rent for a Low Income Apartment in Detroit is $1,143.
What is the largest Low Income Detroit Apartment for rent?
Today's Low Income apartment with the most square footage in Detroit is a 1,815 square feet unit starting from $1,852 at Elton Park Corktown Apartments.
What is the average size for Detroit Low Income Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Low Income rental in Detroit is currently at 615 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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