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

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1645 Morrell St

DetroitMI48209

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730 Clark St
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730 Clark St

730 Clark StDetroit, MI 48209
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Hubbard Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hubbard Apartments

1241 Hubbard StDetroit, MI 48209
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Hubbard
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hubbard

2024 Hubbard StDetroit, MI 48209
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Morrell Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morrell Apartments

2175 Morrell StDetroit, MI 48209
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Mexicantown, Detroit, MI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2215 Lansing St2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$790
The BarbaraStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
Mavor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Morrell ApartmentsOne Bedroom 21BR,1BA$925
The Hamilton Midtown DetroitMicro StudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elton Park Corktown ApartmentsThe Robertson - 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.14
Hortensia Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.49
2215 Lansing St2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Mavor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.79
EddystoneMahoganyStudio ,1BA$2.97
The AlexandrineA11BR,1BA$2.38
Morrell ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.81
The Brooke on BagleyStudio / 1 BathStudio ,1BA$2.67
Left FieldStudioStudio ,1BA$2.94
The BarbaraStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mexicantown, Detroit, MI

Ranked #61

Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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