Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Corktown Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $700 (41 Rentals)

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14th Street Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14th Street Lofts

2101 W Lafayette BlvdDetroit, MI 48216
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Coat Factory Lofts
Studio Apartments

Coat Factory Lofts

1652 W Fort StDetroit, MI 48216
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Broderick Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Broderick Tower

10 Witherell StDetroit, MI 48226
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2623 Cochrane St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2623 Cochrane St

2623 Cochrane StDetroit, MI 48216
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Corktown, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Corktown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Corktown area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Town Residences priced from $800. Heather Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Corktown apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Town ResidencesS3Studio,1BA$800
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$845
Wabash FlatsCorktown Studio in clean, renovated historic bu...Studio,1BA$850
Briggs HouzeStudioStudio,1BA$999
The Charlotte Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
Philip HouzeStudioStudio,1BA$1,049
CBD Detroit ApartmentsStudio Affordable Program Nn-AFFStudio,1BA$1,095
The CornerStudio (S3a)Studio,1BA$1,160
Corktown Ash ApartmentsRenovated1BR,1BA$1,175
28GrandUnit GStudio,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Corktown, MI

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Corktown area is the $2.01 price per square foot The Robertson - 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Elton Park Corktown Apartments in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $2,485. The second greatest value Corktown apartment is the 1bed/ 1bath Model at The Claridge Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Necklace District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Corktown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elton Park Corktown ApartmentsThe Robertson - 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.01
The Claridge Apartments1bed/ 1bath1BR,1BA$1.36
The FergusonThe VernorStudio ,1BA$2.07
Corktown Ash ApartmentsLoft2BR,1BA$2.00
Capitol Park LoftsX071BR,1BA$2.18
The Fyfe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.15
Philip HouzeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.95
Town ResidencesS13Studio ,1BA$2.09
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.84
Wabash FlatsCorktown Studio in clean, renovated historic bu...Studio ,1BA$1.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Corktown, Detroit, MI

Ranked #19

Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Michigan, including Detroit. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Corktown Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

60 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Corktown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Corktown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Corktown is under $1,175.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Corktown?

The cheapest apartment in Corktown is Heather Hall which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Corktown costs $3,335.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Corktown?

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 18 regular apartments in Corktown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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