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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. Regency Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable Elmwood apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena Investments LLCST/1BStudio,1BA$800
Regency TowersStudio AStudio,1BA$840
Manchester ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, MI

As of May 10, 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
Central ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.66
Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Lafayette TowersFisher1BR,1BA$1.48
Manchester Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.71
Elmwood TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
City Club Apartments Lafayette ParkA11BR,1BA$1.90
Pasadena Investments LLCST/1BStudio ,1BA$1.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elmwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Elmwood?

There are currently 73 Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, MI with pricing that ranges from $800 to $3,509. There are also 6 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elmwood ranging from $1,200 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elmwood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elmwood ranges from $1,200 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,816.

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