
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $829 (48 Rentals)


Brainard Street Apartments

3288 Rosa Parks Blvd

Corktown Ash Apartments

Chene Park Commons

Roberts III Apartments

Prince Hall

The Strathmore Apartments

55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)

71 Garfield St
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Manchester Apartments

Circle Drive Commons

El Tovar Apartments

Brainard

Capitol Manor Apartments

Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MI

Devenir District- 711 W Alexandrine

Central Park

Brush Watson

789 Windermere Rd

364 Bridge Ave

285 Cameron Ave
Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Detroit?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Detroit Studio Apartments | $1,365 | $672 | $3,145 |
Downtown Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $450 | $5,000 |
Downtown Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,299 | $829 | $8,290 |
Downtown Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $950 | $7,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Detroit Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Detroit?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Detroit is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Detroit?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Detroit is Corktown Ash Apartments which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Downtown Detroit costs $2,675.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 95 regular apartments in Downtown Detroit that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Detroit?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Detroit have an average cost of $238 which is $2,437 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Detroit.
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.