
Cheap Homes for Rent in Midtown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (34 Rentals)
Cheap Homes in the Midtown Detroit area of Detroit.


5342 Oregon St

1693 Gladstone St

3235 W Grand St

2681 Pasadena St

12822 Montville Pl

8939 Dexter Ave

3287 Tyler St
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4011 Blaine St

4017 Blaine St

3215 Blaine St

312 Tuxedo St

506 Westminster St

3743 W Grand St

3745 W Grand St

2995 Richton St
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8019 3rd Ave

3245 Calvert Ave

2914 15th St

15 E. Kirby Street, Unit #530

2304 Hazelwood St

1215 Lawrence St

9429 Brush St

2986 Cortland St
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3295 Leslie St

2981 Montgomery Ave

3259 W Philadelphia St

3037 Calvert St, Unit Lower Unit

741 Delaware St

3318 Waverly St

558 Holbrook Ave

2741 MONTEREY St
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2925 Montgomery Ave

2835 23rd St
Midtown Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Midtown Detroit?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Midtown Detroit 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,056 | $825 | $4,500 |
Midtown Detroit 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,721 | $850 | $3,300 |
Midtown Detroit 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,696 | $1,400 | $1,968 |
Midtown Detroit 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,675 | $1,650 | $1,700 |
Midtown Detroit 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,600 | $1,450 | $1,750 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Midtown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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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. New Center Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $585. Here are the most affordable Midtown Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $479 |
New Center Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $585 |
2023 Tuxedo St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
The Abington | One-Bedroom with Island | 1BR,1BA | $635 |
Bedford Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $645 |
Seward Manor | Studio Standard | Studio,1BA | $650 |
71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Del Rio | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $725 |
100 Glynn | Unit E | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Majestic Apartments | Unfurnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Detroit, MI
As of May 03, 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 1163 Virginia Park St Model at 1163 Virginia Park St, Unit 1163 starting at $1,450 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Detroit apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2964 Glendale St, Unit Upper | 2964 Glendale St | 2BR,1BA | $0.51 |
1163 Virginia Park St, Unit 1163 | 1163 Virginia Park St | 3BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Northend Village | NE2B1b40 | 2BR,1BA | $0.71 |
8955 Otsego St, Unit OS | 8955 Otsego St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Hazelwood Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
5304 Mitchell St, Unit Upper Front West | 5304 Mitchell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Ironwood Quadplex | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
2936 Pasadena St, Unit Upper Left | 2936 Pasadena St | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
2023 Tuxedo St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
New Center Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown Detroit
What type of rentals are currently available in Midtown Detroit?
There are currently 723 Apartments for Rent in Midtown Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $479 to $8,250. There are also 95 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Midtown Detroit ranging from $500 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 $500 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,661.
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 $7,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,550.
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