Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI Under $2,000 (125 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Detroit as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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The Aurora
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Aurora

3402 Brush StDetroit, MI 48201
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FORT SHELBY
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

FORT SHELBY

525 W Lafayette BlvdDetroit, MI 48226
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The Lindley
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lindley

479 W Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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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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Mary Jane Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mary Jane Apartments

17524 3rd StDetroit, MI 48203
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Seward LLC
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seward LLC

741 Seward StDetroit, MI 48202
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Getting Around Detroit, MI

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59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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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 Short-term Detroit Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Detroit?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Detroit is at Franklin Village Apartments listed at $768.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Detroit Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Detroit is $2,021.

What is the largest Short-term Detroit Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Detroit is a 5,075 square feet unit starting from $1,308 at Riverfront Towers.

What is the average size for Detroit Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Detroit is currently at 611 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

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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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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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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.