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

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Noel Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Noel Village

2158 Chene StDetroit, MI 48207
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Regency Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Place

1941 Chene CtDetroit, MI 48207
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Palms Apartments
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Palms Apartments

1001 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48207
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Elmwood, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elmwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmwood 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 apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena Investments LLCST/1BStudio,1BA$800
Lafayette TowersHartStudio,1BA$824
Regency TowersStudio AStudio,1BA$840
Manchester ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$895
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, MI

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmwood 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 apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at El Tovar Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River PlaceRooftop - 3/23BR,2BA$1.68
El Tovar Apartments2 bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Palms East1 Bedroom w/Loft1BR,1.5BA$1.60
Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Jean RivardThe Quarter1BR,1BA$1.38
Central ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
Elmwood TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
City Club Apartments Lafayette ParkA11BR,1BA$1.90
Pasadena Investments LLCST/1BStudio ,1BA$1.60
Manchester ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.79

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Elmwood, Detroit, MI

Ranked #42

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Elmwood, Detroit, and the greater Detroit area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Elmwood Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Elmwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elmwood is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmwood?

The cheapest apartment in Elmwood is Pasadena Investments LLC which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Elmwood costs $2,795.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elmwood?

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 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?

Cheap apartments in Elmwood have an average cost of $231 which is $2,564 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmwood.

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