
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sugar Hill Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $600 (4 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sugar Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sugar Hill Studio Apartments | $1,191 | $672 | $1,845 |
Sugar Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $720 | $2,625 |
Sugar Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,468 | $1,200 | $5,295 |
Sugar Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,518 | $1,400 | $2,900 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sugar Hill, MI
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sugar Hill area is the $2.75 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Unit - A5 Model at The Scott at Brush Park in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Sugar Hill apartment is the Cranbrook Model at Studio One Apartments starting at $1,550 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sugar Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Scott at Brush Park | 1 Bedroom Unit - A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
Studio One Apartments | Cranbrook | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
Eddystone | Mahogany | Studio ,1BA | $2.97 |
The Boulevard | Pallister | Studio ,1BA | $2.61 |
Riverfront Towers | The Gratiot | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.40 |
City Place Detroit | Renovated Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
Piquette Flats | Avanti Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.89 |
Woodward West | A2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.15 |
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS | The Warren | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSugar Hill, Detroit, MI
Ranked #50
Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Sugar Hill Neighborhood in Detroit, MI
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
95 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
60 / 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 Sugar Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sugar Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sugar Hill is under $1,710.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sugar Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Sugar Hill is 71 Garfield St which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Sugar Hill costs $2,725.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sugar Hill?
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 616 regular apartments in Sugar Hill 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 Sugar Hill?
Cheap apartments in Sugar Hill have an average cost of $224 which is $2,501 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sugar Hill.
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