
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklin Boulevard Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (1 Rental)
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Franklin Boulevard, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franklin Boulevard?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Franklin Boulevard Studio Apartments | $724 | $550 | $899 |
Franklin Boulevard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $913 | $685 | $1,250 |
Franklin Boulevard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,020 | $875 | $1,450 |
Franklin Boulevard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,109 | $1,109 | $1,109 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin Boulevard, MI
As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklin Boulevard area is the $1.00 price per square foot Classic Two Bedroom Model at Auburn West in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Franklin Boulevard apartment is the 2 Bedroom Unit Model at The Hamilton starting at $1,395 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Woodward neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin Boulevard apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Auburn West | Classic Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
The Hamilton | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Winston Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
The Wind Song Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Garden Court Apartments | Two Bedroom TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
Waterford Square | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Apartment with Den | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Cherokee Hills Apartments | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Lafayette Place Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFranklin Boulevard, Detroit, MI
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin Boulevard Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franklin Boulevard?
The cheapest apartment in Franklin Boulevard is Garden Court Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Franklin Boulevard costs $1,109.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Franklin Boulevard?
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 1 regular apartments in Franklin Boulevard that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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