Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Olivet Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (5 Rentals)

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East 7 Mile Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

East 7 Mile Apartments

8140 E 7 Mile RdDetroit, MI 48234
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Skyview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Skyview Apartments

11060 E McNichols RdDetroit, MI 48234
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Linda Ann Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Linda Ann Apartments

13231 E McNichols RdDetroit, MI 48205
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Matador Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Matador Apartments

13080 Conner StDetroit, MI 48205
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Mt Olivet, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mt Olivet Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mt Olivet area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Morang Avenue Apartments priced from $650. E Outer Drive Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Mt Olivet apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Morang Avenue Apartments11BR,1BA$650
E Outer Drive Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
10235 Whittier St2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Olivet, MI

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mt Olivet area is the $0.88 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at E Outer Drive Apartments in the in the South Warren neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Mt Olivet apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Shelborne Square Apartments starting at $928 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mt Olivet apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
E Outer Drive Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.88
Shelborne Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Metro East Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Park Layneone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
10235 Whittier St1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Morang Avenue Apartments11BR,1BA$1.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mt Olivet, Detroit, MI

Ranked #125

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Mt Olivet Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mt Olivet Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mt Olivet?

The cheapest apartment in Mt Olivet is Morang Avenue Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Mt Olivet costs $1,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mt Olivet?

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 4 regular apartments in Mt Olivet that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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