Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (27 Rentals)

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North One Apartments
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North One Apartments

1401 Holcomb StDetroit, MI 48214
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Jefferson Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Square

541 Dickerson StDetroit, MI 48215
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Islandview Apartments
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Islandview Apartments

445 Field StDetroit, MI 48214
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Hibbard Tower
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hibbard Tower

8901-8909 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214
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550 Parkview
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Parkview

550-560 Parkview DrDetroit, MI 48214
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Jefferson, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jefferson area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Alden Towers priced from $675. Parker House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$675
Parker House ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$795
Hibbard TowerStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$800
Capitol Manor Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$925
Jennings Senior LivingModel2A2BR,1BA$934
The Jefferson1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$939
City Club Apartments Lafayette ParkA4 Aff1BR,1BA$965
El Tovar Apartments1 bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$975
Owen Park ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$1,025
Beach Club Detroit1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, MI

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson 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 Jefferson apartment is the Model2A Model at Jennings Senior Living starting at $934 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Gold Coast neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River PlaceRooftop - 3/23BR,2BA$1.68
Jennings Senior LivingModel2A2BR,1BA$0.88
El Tovar Apartments2 bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Beach Club Detroit1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.25
3808 Seneca St3808 Seneca St3BR,1.5BA$1.38
The Van Dyke in West Village2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.50
Owen Park ApartmentsDouble2BR,1BA$1.44
900 Nottingham Rd, Unit 4900 Nottingham Rd2BR,1BA$1.55
Grayhaven Marina VillageThe Spinnaker Apartment1BR,1BA$1.69
Capitol Manor Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jefferson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jefferson is under $1,140.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson?

The cheapest apartment in Jefferson is Hibbard Tower which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Jefferson costs $2,757.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jefferson?

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 740 regular apartments in Jefferson 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 Jefferson?

Cheap apartments in Jefferson have an average cost of $333 which is $2,424 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson.

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