
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the District Detroit Detroit, MI from $700 (13 Rentals)
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District Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in District Detroit?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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District Detroit Studio Apartments | $1,448 | $750 | $2,145 |
District Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,769 | $950 | $2,935 |
District Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,433 | $1,500 | $4,100 |
District Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,942 | $2,650 | $3,235 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the District Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Cheapest Available District Detroit Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the District Detroit area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Briggs Houze priced from $999. Philip Houze has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here are the most affordable District Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Briggs Houze | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Philip Houze | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
28Grand | Unit B | Studio,1BA | $1,060 |
CBD Detroit Apartments | Studio Affordable Program Nn-AFF | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
eXchange Apartments | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in District Detroit, MI
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the District Detroit area is the $1.47 price per square foot 2A Model at Broadway Lofts in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value District Detroit 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 District Detroit apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Broadway Lofts | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
The Claridge Apartments | 1bed/ 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
The Lofts of Merchants Row | A11 | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Philip Houze | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Washington Park Apartments | A3p - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
The Ferguson | The Sherwood | Studio ,1BA | $2.41 |
35W | Unit B | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
The Fyfe Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
The Kales Building | Floorplan B | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
Briggs Houze | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.29 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDistrict Detroit, Detroit, MI
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the District Detroit Neighborhood in Detroit, MI
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
79 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
85 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap District Detroit Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in District Detroit?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in District Detroit is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in District Detroit?
The cheapest apartment in District Detroit is The Ashley which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in District Detroit costs $2,942.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in District Detroit?
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 2 regular apartments in District Detroit that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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