Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (188 Rentals)

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Midtown Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Detroit Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Detroit area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 2023 Tuxedo St priced from $595. The Abington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $635. Here are the most affordable Midtown Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2023 Tuxedo StStudio1BR,1BA$595
The AbingtonOne-Bedroom with Island1BR,1BA$635
Bedford ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$645
Seward ManorStudio StandardStudio,1BA$650
80 Seward ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
The RinaldoStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$700
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$700
Philip HouzeStudioStudio,1BA$700
100 GlynnUnit E1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Detroit, MI

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Detroit area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2046 Clairmount St Model at 2046 Clairmount St, Unit Floor 2 in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Midtown Detroit apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Westwill Apartments starting at $1,580 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Detroit apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2046 Clairmount St, Unit Floor 22046 Clairmount St2BR,1BA$0.93
Westwill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
4300 Virginia Park St, Unit LL4300 Virginia Park St3BR,1BA$1.12
3224 Monterey St, Unit 2E3224 Monterey St2BR,1BA$1.13
Hazelwood Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
New Center CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
Shelborne Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
3000 Glynn Ct, Unit 13000 Glynn Ct1BR,1BA$0.88
2023 Tuxedo StStudio1BR,1BA$1.08

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Midtown Detroit, Detroit, MI

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Detroit. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $725.

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 $2,000.

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 136 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 $300 which is $1,700 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Detroit.

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