Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University District Detroit, MI from $400 (52 Rentals)

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17195 Northlawn St
$9952 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

17195 Northlawn St

Detroit, MI 48221
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1000 Whitmore
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Whitmore

1000 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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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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Merton Road
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merton Road

1000 Merton RdDetroit, MI 48203
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300 Whitmore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

300 Whitmore

300 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Parkway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Apartments

641 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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900 Whitmore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

900 Whitmore

900 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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950 Whitmore
1 Bedroom Apartments

950 Whitmore

950 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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850 Whitmore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

850 Whitmore

850 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Covington Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Covington Terrace

17500 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48203
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Florentine East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Florentine East

731 CovingtonDetroit, MI 48203
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Linwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linwood Apartments

15395 Linwood StDetroit, MI 48238
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361 Covington
1 Bedroom Apartments

361 Covington

361 Covington RdDetroit, MI 48203
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RCI Manderson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

RCI Manderson

17435-17529 Manderson RdDetroit, MI 48203
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16901 Log Cabin St
$9502 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

16901 Log Cabin St

Highland Park, MI 48203
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Seville Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Seville Apartments

750 Whitmore RdHighland Park, MI 48203
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Florentine West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Florentine West

757 Covington DrHighland Park, MI 48203
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The Woodford Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Woodford Apartments

10 Ferris StHighland Park, MI 48203
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University District, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available University District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University District area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 15805 Baylis priced from $700. Ferndale Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable University District apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
15805 Baylis1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Ferndale FlatsA11BR,1BA$875
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$875
RCI Covington ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$945
Birchcrest ApartmentsOne Bedroom Den1BR,1BA$950
Highland ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$957
Warren ManorYour New Place Is Waiting1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, MI

As of February 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the University District 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 University District apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at RCI Covington Townhouses starting at $1,395 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Fitzgerald neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University District 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
RCI Covington Townhouses2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.07
Highland ManorThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.88
2222 Ford St, Unit Upper2222 Ford St2BR,1BA$1.00
373 W Chesterfield St, Unit 373373 W Chesterfield St2BR,1BA$1.24
The Baxter ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
RCI ShelbourneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.04
Palmer Park Square1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.22
15805 Baylis1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University District, Detroit, MI

Ranked #135

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University District is at RCI Covington Apartments listed at $945.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University District Apartment is $700 at 15805 Baylis.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University District is starting from $800 at 15805 Baylis.

What is the most affordable University District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Highland Manor and starts from $1,098.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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