
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mexicantown Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (18 Rentals)
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The Barbara

1729 Vinewood St

1994-1996 Hubbard St

Mavor Apartments

The Hamilton Midtown Detroit

1523 24th St

1645 Morrell St

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5807 Toledo St

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6242 Cadet St

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Mexicantown, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mexicantown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mexicantown Studio Apartments | $1,344 | $815 | $3,133 |
Mexicantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,602 | $875 | $2,773 |
Mexicantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,406 | $790 | $3,715 |
Mexicantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,068 | $1,070 | $4,795 |
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Cheapest Available Mexicantown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mexicantown area of Detroit, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at 2215 Lansing St priced from $790. The Barbara has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable Mexicantown apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2215 Lansing St | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $790 |
The Barbara | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $815 |
Mavor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Morrell Apartments | One Bedroom 2 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
The Hamilton Midtown Detroit | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mexicantown, MI
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mexicantown area is the $2.14 price per square foot The Robertson - 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Elton Park Corktown Apartments in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $2,654. The second greatest value Mexicantown apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Hortensia Townhomes starting at $1,795 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mexicantown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Elton Park Corktown Apartments | The Robertson - 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
Hortensia Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
2215 Lansing St | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
Mavor Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Eddystone | Mahogany | Studio ,1BA | $2.97 |
The Alexandrine | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Morrell Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
The Brooke on Bagley | Studio / 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.67 |
Left Field | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.94 |
The Barbara | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMexicantown, Detroit, MI
Ranked #61
Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Mexicantown Neighborhood in Detroit, MI
Walk Score®
69 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
72 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
45 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 Mexicantown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mexicantown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mexicantown is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mexicantown?
The cheapest apartment in Mexicantown is Morrell Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Mexicantown costs $2,497.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mexicantown?
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 8 regular apartments in Mexicantown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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