
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Corktown Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $700 (39 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Corktown area of Detroit.


Town Residences

Heather Hall

Roberts III Apartments

The Press/321

The Charlotte Apartments

624 Charlotte St

Corktown Ash Apartments
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The Claridge Apartments

1604 Bagley St

2638 Rosa Parks

Riverfront Towers

The Kales Building

1612 Bagley St

Perennial Corktown

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Corktown, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Corktown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Corktown Studio Apartments | $1,635 | $750 | $3,151 |
Corktown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,416 | $941 | $4,775 |
Corktown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,739 | $1,025 | $7,900 |
Corktown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,626 | $2,600 | $5,000 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Town Residences | S3 | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Heather Hall | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $845 |
Wabash Flats | Corktown Studio in clean, renovated historic bu... | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Briggs Houze | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
The Charlotte Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
James Scott Mansion - Peak Midtown Detroit | The Vanguard | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Corktown Ash Apartments | Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
CBD Detroit Apartments | Studio Affordable Program Nn-AFF | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
28Grand | Unit B | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
The Farwell | X12-34 | Studio,1BA | $1,135 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Corktown, MI
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Corktown area is the $2.14 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 $2,650. The second greatest value Corktown apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Hortensia Townhomes starting at $1,795 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Corktown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Elton Park Corktown Apartments | The Robertson - 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
Hortensia Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
The Claridge Apartments | 1bed/ 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
The Ferguson | The Vernor | Studio ,1BA | $2.07 |
Corktown Ash Apartments | Loft | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
The Griswold | 1 Bed 1 Bath "B" | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Capitol Park Lofts | X06 | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Heather Hall | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $1.84 |
Wabash Flats | Corktown Studio in clean, renovated historic bu... | Studio ,1BA | $1.89 |
Town Residences | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
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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
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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 $1,135.
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 $3,310.
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 17 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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