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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tech Town?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Tech Town Studio Apartments | $1,314 | $585 | $2,145 |
Tech Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $605 | $3,999 |
Tech Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,351 | $880 | $4,000 |
Tech Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,499 | $1,171 | $3,999 |
Tech Town 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,245 | $2,245 | $2,245 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Tech Town Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Belcrest | Co-Living Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
New Center Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $880 |
City Place Detroit | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $900 |
The Hamilton Midtown Detroit | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Historic Style, Modern Comforts, Prime Loc | One Bed | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hendrie Lofts & Peterboro Houses | Hendrie Lofts | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
New Center Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Elaine Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
7409 2nd Ave, Unit A4 | 7409 2nd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Historic Style, Modern Comforts, Prime Loc | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
3040 E Grand Blvd, Unit 202 | 3040 E Grand Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
The Boulevard | Pallister | Studio ,1BA | $2.67 |
Kirby Manor | 06's-Lindebergh | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
City Place Detroit | Renovated Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
The Belcrest | Co-Living Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.36 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTech Town, Detroit, MI
Ranked #37
Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
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 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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