Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (139 Rentals)

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Uptown Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Detroit Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Detroit area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 2023 Tuxedo St priced from $595. The Abington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $635. Here are the most affordable Uptown Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2023 Tuxedo StStudio1BR,1BA$595
The AbingtonOne-Bedroom with Island1BR,1BA$635
Bedford ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$645
Seward ManorStudio StandardStudio,1BA$650
Belmont ManorStudioStudio,1BA$675
80 Seward ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
15805 Baylis1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
100 GlynnUnit E1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Detroit, MI

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Detroit 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 Uptown Detroit apartment is the 2046 Clairmount St Model at 2046 Clairmount St, Unit Floor 2 starting at $1,400 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Detroit 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
2046 Clairmount St, Unit Floor 22046 Clairmount St2BR,1BA$0.93
Highland ManorThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.88
Hazelwood Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Santa Rosa1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.89
9839 Woodside St9839 Woodside St2BR,1BA$1.00
9839 Woodside St9839 Woodside St2BR,1BA$1.00
New Center CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Cameron Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.61
3000 Glynn Ct, Unit 13000 Glynn Ct1BR,1BA$0.88

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Michigan and customized analysis for Detroit, Michigan. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Detroit Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Uptown Detroit?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown Detroit is under $725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Detroit?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown Detroit is 2023 Tuxedo St which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Uptown Detroit costs $1,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown Detroit?

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 1,654 regular apartments in Uptown Detroit 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 Uptown Detroit?

Cheap apartments in Uptown Detroit have an average cost of $222 which is $1,178 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Detroit.

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