
Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI Under $1,500 (829 Rentals)


Piquette Flats

Woodward West

GoodHomes Detroit

Sherwood Heights

City Place Detroit

The Brooke on Bagley

The Lofts of Merchants Row

The Hamilton Midtown Detroit

Lafayette West Apartments
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DuCharme Place Apartments

The Kales Building

Washington Park Apartments

Elton Park Corktown Apartments

CBD Detroit Apartments

Orleans Landing

The Millie on Brush

Residences at 150 Bagley

Perennial Corktown
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The Jefferson

Town Residences

The Pavilion

Alden Towers

Detroit Savings Bank

Beach Club Detroit

Brainard
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Eastpoint

New Cadillac Square Apartments

Six55 Detroit

Philip Houze

The Ashley

University Club

Westwill Apartments

Grayhaven Marina Village
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Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MI

Central Park

Lafayette Towers

City Club Apartments Lafayette Park

Regency Towers

RCI Covington Apartments

El Tovar Apartments
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 Under $1500 | $1,296 | $456 | $3,175 |
Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $1,525 | $410 | $5,000 |
Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $1,800 | $457 | $8,130 |
Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $2,167 | $525 | $8,589 |
Detroit 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $2,099 | $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?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Detroit
How much are Studio apartments in Detroit?
There are currently 343 Studio Apartments in Detroit with rent ranges from $456 to $3,175 with an average price of $1,296.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Detroit Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Detroit ranges from $410 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,525.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Detroit cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Detroit range from $457 to $8,130. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,800.
How expensive are Detroit Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 299 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Detroit on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $525 to $8,589 - averaging $2,167 for the location.
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