Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tech Town Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (17 Rentals)

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The Barlum
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Barlum

25 E Palmer StDetroit, MI 48202
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Valson
1 Bedroom Apartments

Valson

5855 4th StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Belnord
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Belnord

324 Hendrie StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Richmond
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Richmond

656 Lothrop RdDetroit, MI 48202
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The Isabelle
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Isabelle

51 W PalmerDetroit, MI 48202
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Tech Town, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tech Town Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tech Town area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at The Belcrest priced from $825. New Center Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Tech Town apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BelcrestCo-Living StudioStudio,1BA$825
New Center CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$880
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
The Hamilton Midtown DetroitMicro StudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Historic Style, Modern Comforts, Prime LocOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tech Town, MI

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tech Town area is the $1.52 price per square foot Hendrie Lofts Model at Hendrie Lofts & Peterboro Houses in the in the Art Center neighborhood starting from $1,829. The second greatest value Tech Town apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at New Center Commons starting at $880 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Art Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tech Town apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hendrie Lofts & Peterboro HousesHendrie Lofts2BR,2BA$1.52
New Center CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Elaine Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
7409 2nd Ave, Unit A47409 2nd Ave1BR,1BA$1.97
Historic Style, Modern Comforts, Prime LocOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.71
3040 E Grand Blvd, Unit 2023040 E Grand Blvd1BR,1BA$1.96
The BoulevardPallisterStudio ,1BA$2.67
Kirby Manor06's-Lindebergh1BR,1BA$2.37
City Place DetroitRenovated StudioStudio ,1BA$2.08
The BelcrestCo-Living StudioStudio ,1BA$2.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tech Town, Detroit, MI

Ranked #37

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States including Tech Town, Detroit, and the greater Detroit area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Tech Town Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tech Town Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Tech Town?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tech Town is under $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tech Town?

The cheapest apartment in Tech Town is The Belcrest which is listed at $1,110, while the average apartment in Tech Town costs $2,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tech Town?

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 2 regular apartments in Tech Town that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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