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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palmer Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Palmer Park Studio Apartments | $1,359 | $975 | $1,691 |
Palmer Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,486 | $410 | $3,000 |
Palmer Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,615 | $457 | $4,137 |
Palmer Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,282 | $525 | $1,700 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Palmer Park Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Manchester Place Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $410 |
Florentine East | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
RCI Covington Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
Birchcrest Apartments | One Bedroom Den | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Ferndale Flats | A1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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RCI Covington Townhouses | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Oakfern Manor | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Oak Park Manor Apartments & Townhomes | Two Bed, One Bath | Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Sherwood Heights | The Deyville | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
RCI Shelbourne | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Palmer Park Square | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Warren Manor | 1B/1B - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Florentine East | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
The Baxter Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Manchester Place Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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