Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (46 Rentals)

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14th Street Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14th Street Lofts

2101 W Lafayette BlvdDetroit, MI 48216
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Coat Factory Lofts
Studio Apartments

Coat Factory Lofts

1652 W Fort StDetroit, MI 48216
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Crawford
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crawford

2050 8th StDetroit, MI 48216
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The Malcomson
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Malcomson

1215 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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524 Pitt St W
$1,2991 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

524 Pitt St W

Windsor, ON N9A 5M2
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285 Cameron Ave
$1,4992 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

285 Cameron Ave

Windsor, ON N9B 1Y5
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Carnegie
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carnegie

450 Victoria AveWindsor, ON N9A 6T7
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Riverfront, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverfront area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Wabash Flats priced from $850. Town Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $965. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wabash FlatsCorktown Studio in clean, renovated historic bu...Studio,1BA$850
Town ResidencesStudio (S8)Studio,1BA$965
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom1BR,1BA$995
The FarwellX01-38Studio,1BA$1,070
533 Church St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,100
Riverfront TowersThe Gratiot1BR,1BA$1,263
The Millie on BrushA1d - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,300
Riverview ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,325
The Checker BuildingThe Checker - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,341
Elton Park Corktown ApartmentsThe Checker - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,341

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, MI

As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2369 17th St Model at 2369 17th St, Unit A in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the 8th Street Row - 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at 8th Street Row starting at $3,275 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Necklace District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2369 17th St, Unit A2369 17th St2BR,2BA$0.93
8th Street Row8th Street Row - 3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.85
The Checker BuildingThe Checker - 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.02
Carnegie2 Bedroom(s) and 2 Bathroom(s)2BR,2BA$1.88
The Millie on BrushBp - Premium2BR,1BA$1.89
Millwood Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.77
Capitol Park LoftsX061BR,1BA$2.12
Elton Park Corktown ApartmentsThe Robertson - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.24
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Wabash FlatsCorktown Studio in clean, renovated historic bu...Studio ,1BA$1.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverfront, Detroit, MI

Ranked #31

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Michigan and customized analysis for Detroit, Michigan. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Riverfront Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

67 / 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 Riverfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverfront?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riverfront is at Wabash Flats listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverfront Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverfront Apartment is $995 at New Cadillac Square Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riverfront Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverfront is starting from $1,595 at Millwood Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Riverfront Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Riverfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Elton Park Corktown Apartments and starts from $3,275.

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