
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Park Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (23 Rentals)
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Elmwood Park, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmwood Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Elmwood Park Studio Apartments | $1,049 | $800 | $1,847 |
Elmwood Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,220 | $850 | $2,570 |
Elmwood Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $1,040 | $3,759 |
Elmwood Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,590 | $1,471 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Elmwood Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmwood Park area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Pasadena Investments LLC priced from $800. Lafayette Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $824. Here are the most affordable Elmwood Park apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pasadena Investments LLC | ST/1B | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Lafayette Towers | Hart | Studio,1BA | $824 |
Regency Towers | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $840 |
Manchester Apartments | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $895 |
City Place Detroit | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood Park, MI
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmwood Park area is the $1.68 price per square foot Rooftop - 3/2 Model at River Place in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Elmwood Park apartment is the C Model at Waters Edge of Harbortown starting at $2,215 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmwood Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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River Place | Rooftop - 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
Waters Edge of Harbortown | C | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
El Tovar Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Palms East | 1 Bedroom w/Loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MI | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Jean Rivard | The Quarter | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Central Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Elmwood Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Manchester Apartments | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
Pasadena Investments LLC | ST/1B | Studio ,1BA | $1.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmwood Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Elmwood Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elmwood Park is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmwood Park?
The cheapest apartment in Elmwood Park is Pasadena Investments LLC which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Elmwood Park costs $2,795.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elmwood Park?
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 720 regular apartments in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park?
Cheap apartments in Elmwood Park have an average cost of $231 which is $2,564 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmwood Park.
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