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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 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) priced from $479. 2023 Tuxedo St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Midtown Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)1x11BR,1BA$479
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
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$700
Del RioStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$725
100 GlynnUnit E1BR,1BA$725
Majestic ApartmentsUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Detroit, MI

As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Detroit area is the $0.51 price per square foot 2964 Glendale St Model at 2964 Glendale St, Unit Upper in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,250. 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.
2964 Glendale St, Unit Upper2964 Glendale St2BR,1BA$0.51
Westwill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
3224 Monterey St, Unit 2E3224 Monterey St2BR,1BA$1.13
8955 Otsego St, Unit OS8955 Otsego St2BR,1BA$1.00
Hazelwood Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West5304 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.00
Ironwood Quadplex2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Shelborne Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
2936 Pasadena St, Unit Upper Left2936 Pasadena St1BR,1BA$0.94
2023 Tuxedo StStudio1BR,1BA$1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown Detroit

What type of rentals are currently available in Midtown Detroit?

There are currently 718 Apartments for Rent in Midtown Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $479 to $8,320. There are also 97 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Midtown Detroit ranging from $825 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Midtown Detroit?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Midtown Detroit ranges from $825 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,735.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Midtown Detroit?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Midtown Detroit range from $900 to $4,795, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $2,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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