Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $479 (119 Rentals)

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Midtown Detroit

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Detroit by our Detroit, MI Local Expert Tim Brown. See how it ranks!

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property at 3775 Tyler St

3775 Tyler St

DetroitMI48238

Check Out Detroit’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Detroit and the best places to live with original content written by our Detroit, MI Local Expert Tim Brown

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675 W Willis St

DetroitMI48201
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Detroit Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Midtown Detroit?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Detroit is under $756.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Detroit?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Detroit is 2023 Tuxedo St which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Midtown Detroit costs $2,050.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown Detroit?

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 150 regular apartments in Midtown Detroit 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 Midtown Detroit?

Cheap apartments in Midtown Detroit have an average cost of $301 which is $1,749 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Detroit.

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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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.

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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.