Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Russell Woods Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (23 Rentals)

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3775 Tyler St

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La Salle Manor
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La Salle Manor

13305 La Salle BlvdDetroit, MI 48238
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Dexter Apartments
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12170 Dexter AveDetroit, MI 48206
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Petoskey Place

11501 Petoskey AveDetroit, MI 48204
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Russell Woods, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Russell Woods Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Russell Woods area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 2023 Tuxedo St priced from $595. 15805 Baylis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Russell Woods apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2023 Tuxedo StStudio1BR,1BA$595
15805 Baylis1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Majestic ApartmentsUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$750
Santa Rosa1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
Bethune LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Russell Woods, MI

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Russell Woods area is the $0.51 price per square foot 1989 Pasadena St Model at 1989 Pasadena St, Unit 1989 Pasadena in the in the Fitzgerald neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value Russell Woods apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Highland Manor starting at $1,098 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the University District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Russell Woods apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1989 Pasadena St, Unit 1989 Pasadena1989 Pasadena St3BR,1BA$0.51
Highland ManorThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.88
3224 Monterey St, Unit 2E3224 Monterey St2BR,1BA$1.13
3242 Clairmount St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.18
Santa Rosa1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.89
3000 Glynn Ct, Unit 13000 Glynn Ct1BR,1BA$0.88
Virginia Park Meadows1 Bedroom - Style A1BR,1BA$1.54
15805 Baylis1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
Majestic ApartmentsFurnished StudioStudio ,1BA$1.67
2023 Tuxedo StStudio1BR,1BA$1.08

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Russell Woods, Detroit, MI

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Russell Woods Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Russell Woods?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Russell Woods is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Russell Woods?

The cheapest apartment in Russell Woods is 2023 Tuxedo St which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Russell Woods costs $1,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Russell Woods?

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 136 regular apartments in Russell Woods 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 Russell Woods?

Cheap apartments in Russell Woods have an average cost of $351 which is $1,049 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Russell Woods.

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