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Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Detroit, MI

Pricing Updated: 04/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Detroit, MI area range in price from $450 to $25,000 with an overall median price of $2,686. The three Detroit neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Merriman at $800, Van Born at $800, and Western View at $695. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Detroit Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Merriman$800$8001
Van Born$800$8001
Western View$900$69533
Downtown Pontiac$1,050$1,0501
West Riverfront$1,100$1,1001
Vernor$1,200$4506
Lower East Side$1,250$9004
Michigan-Martin$1,250$8259
Inkster$1,272$1,2502
Eliza Howell$1,275$69538

Cheapest Available Detroit Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 2023 Tuxedo St in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood priced from $595. Dearborn Town Center Senior in the East Dearborn neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $621. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Detroit apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2023 Tuxedo StStudio1BR,1BA$595
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$621
Top of the Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
The AbingtonOne-Bedroom with Island1BR,1BA$635
Bedford ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$645
Morang Avenue Apartments11BR,1BA$650
Brookhaven Apartments11BR,1BA$650
Seward ManorStudio StandardStudio,1BA$650
Belmont ManorStudioStudio,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Detroit area is the $0.51 price per square foot 1989 Pasadena St Model at 1989 Pasadena St, Unit 1989 Pasadena in the in the Fitzgerald neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value Detroit apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Highland Manor starting at $1,098 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the University District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Detroit apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1989 Pasadena St, Unit 1989 Pasadena1989 Pasadena St3BR,1BA$0.51
Highland ManorThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.88
Heritage Glen TownhomesTwin Arbor2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Jennings Senior LivingModel2A2BR,1BA$0.88
2215 Lansing St2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Hazelwood Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
1524 Fort Park Blvd, Unit 2 (upper)1524 Fort Park Blvd2BR,1BA$0.96
New Center CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Santa Rosa1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.89
Blackstone Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Detroit

What type of rentals are currently available in Detroit?

There are currently 2701 Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $410 to $13,335. There are also 847 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Detroit ranging from $680 to $8,700.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Detroit ranges from $680 to $8,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,675.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Detroit?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Detroit range from $525 to $8,589, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $790.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Tim Brown

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

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.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.