Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palmer Park Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (25 Rentals)

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1000 Whitmore
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Whitmore

1000 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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825 Whitmore
1 Bedroom Apartments

825 Whitmore

825 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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381 Covington
1 Bedroom Apartments

381 Covington

381 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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Merton Road
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merton Road

1000 Merton RdDetroit, MI 48203
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300 Whitmore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

300 Whitmore

300 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Parkway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Apartments

641 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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950 Whitmore
1 Bedroom Apartments

950 Whitmore

950 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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900 Whitmore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

900 Whitmore

900 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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850 Whitmore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

850 Whitmore

850 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Covington Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Covington Terrace

17500 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48203
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361 Covington
1 Bedroom Apartments

361 Covington

361 Covington RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Birchcrest Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birchcrest Apartments

17130 Birchcrest DrDetroit, MI 48221
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Palmer Park - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Detroit

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Detroit by our Local Expert Tim Brown. See how it ranks!

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RCI Manderson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

RCI Manderson

17435-17529 Manderson RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Mary Jane Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mary Jane Apartments

17524 3rd StDetroit, MI 48203
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Florentine West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Florentine West

757 Covington DrHighland Park, MI 48203
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Palmer Park Luxor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmer Park Luxor

17655 Manderson RdHighland Park, MI 48203
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Cheapest Available Palmer Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Palmer Park area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Manchester Place Apartments priced from $410. Florentine East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Palmer Park apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manchester Place Apartments1x11BR,1BA$410
Florentine EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
RCI Covington ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$945
Birchcrest ApartmentsOne Bedroom Den1BR,1BA$950
Ferndale FlatsA11BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palmer Park, MI

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Palmer Park area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at RCI Covington Townhouses in the in the Fitzgerald neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Palmer Park apartment is the Two Bed Model at Oakfern Manor starting at $1,450 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Woodland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palmer Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RCI Covington Townhouses2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.07
Oakfern ManorTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.53
Oak Park Manor Apartments & TownhomesTwo Bed, One Bath | Townhome2BR,1BA$1.53
Sherwood HeightsThe Deyville2BR,1BA$1.33
RCI ShelbourneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Palmer Park Square1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.23
Warren Manor1B/1B - Premium1BR,1BA$1.55
Florentine EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
The Baxter Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.42
Manchester Place Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.63

Getting Around the Palmer Park Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palmer Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Palmer Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Palmer Park is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palmer Park?

The cheapest apartment in Palmer Park is Manchester Place Apartments which is listed at $410, while the average apartment in Palmer Park costs $1,525.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Palmer Park?

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 8 regular apartments in Palmer Park 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 Palmer Park?

Cheap apartments in Palmer Park have an average cost of $167 which is $1,358 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palmer Park.

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