Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Corktown Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $700 (31 Rentals)

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University Meadows
1 Bedroom Apartments

University Meadows

4500 Trumbull StDetroit, MI 48208
Senior Living
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TheFinnMidtown
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

TheFinnMidtown

678 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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Hubbard
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hubbard

2024 Hubbard StDetroit, MI 48209
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Orchestra Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Orchestra Tower

3501 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48201
Senior Living
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4535 Commonwealth St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4535 Commonwealth St

4535 Commonwealth StDetroit, MI 48208
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Selden Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Selden Manor

686 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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634 Selden St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

634 Selden St

634 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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Coat Factory Lofts
Studio Apartments

Coat Factory Lofts

1652 W Fort StDetroit, MI 48216
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2623 Cochrane St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2623 Cochrane St

2623 Cochrane StDetroit, MI 48216
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The Lindley
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lindley

479 W Willis StDetroit, MI 48201

North Corktown, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Corktown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Corktown area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at The Barbara priced from $825. Heather Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable North Corktown apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BarbaraStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$825
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$845
Wabash FlatsCorktown Studio in clean, renovated historic bu...Studio,1BA$850
Mavor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
The Charlotte Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
Westwill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,006
James Scott Mansion - Peak Midtown DetroitThe Vanguard1BR,1BA$1,025
The CommodoreB1 Furnished 1 Bdrm Apt.1BR,1BA$1,100
BrainardOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,105
Devenir District- 711 W Alexandrine1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Corktown, MI

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Corktown area is the $1.13 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Westwill Apartments in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,580. The second greatest value North Corktown apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Trumbull Terrace starting at $2,250 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Corktown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westwill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Trumbull Terrace3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.67
Elton Park Corktown ApartmentsThe Robertson - 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.14
Corktown Ash ApartmentsLoft2BR,1BA$2.00
The CommodoreB1 Furnished 1 Bdrm Apt.1BR,1BA$1.52
Devenir District- 711 W Alexandrine1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.60
The LindleyLindley-1-Bedroom (06)1BR,1BA$2.36
Mavor ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.79
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.84
Wabash FlatsCorktown Studio in clean, renovated historic bu...Studio ,1BA$1.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Corktown, Detroit, MI

Ranked #30

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Corktown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Corktown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Corktown is under $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Corktown?

The cheapest apartment in North Corktown is Heather Hall which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in North Corktown costs $2,937.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Corktown?

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 30 regular apartments in North Corktown 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 North Corktown?

Cheap apartments in North Corktown have an average cost of $372 which is $2,565 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Corktown.

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