Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University District Detroit, MI from $410 (33 Rentals)

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381 Covington
1 Bedroom Apartments

381 Covington

381 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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825 Whitmore
1 Bedroom Apartments

825 Whitmore

825 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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300 Whitmore
1 Bedroom Apartments

300 Whitmore

300 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Merton Road
1 Bedroom Apartments

Merton Road

1000 Merton RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Parkway Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Apartments

641 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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950 Whitmore
1 Bedroom Apartments

950 Whitmore

950 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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1000 Whitmore
1 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Whitmore

1000 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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900 Whitmore
1 Bedroom Apartments

900 Whitmore

900 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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850 Whitmore
1 Bedroom Apartments

850 Whitmore

850 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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15395 Linwood St
1 Bedroom Apartments

15395 Linwood St

15395 Linwood StDetroit, MI 48238
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University District - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Detroit

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Detroit by our Local Expert Tim Brown. See how it ranks!

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361 Covington
1 Bedroom Apartments

361 Covington

361 Covington RdDetroit, MI 48203
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RCI Manderson
1 Bedroom Apartments

RCI Manderson

17435-17529 Manderson RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Birchcrest Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birchcrest Apartments

17130 Birchcrest DrDetroit, MI 48221
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Florentine West
1 Bedroom Apartments

Florentine West

757 Covington DrHighland Park, MI 48203
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Check Out Detroit’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Detroit and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Tim Brown

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Palmer Park Luxor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Palmer Park Luxor

17655 Manderson RdHighland Park, MI 48203
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University District, Detroit, MI Local Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University District is under $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University District?

The cheapest apartment in University District is Manchester Place Apartments which is listed at $410, while the average apartment in University District costs $1,525.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University District?

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 10 regular apartments in University District 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 University District?

Cheap apartments in University District have an average cost of $123 which is $1,402 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Tim Brown

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.