
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (141 Rentals)
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Cathedral Arts Apartments

New Center Commons

120 Glynn Ct.

80 Seward Apartments

Bedford Apartments

9901 Wyoming Ave
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2741 Doris St

13330 Strathmoor St

15080 Sussex St

Greenview Apartments

Majestic Apartments

16217 Greenfield

16217 Greenfield Rd, Unit #6

12716 Santa Rosa Dr

15457 Manor

15758 Mendota St

12032 Santa Rosa Dr

Hazelwood Apartments

Del Rio

14834 Sussex St

3783 Tyler St

335 E State Fair Ave

15831 Cherrylawn St

3783 Tyler St, Unit Upper left

13535 La Salle Blvd

2952 Waverly St

127 Seward Ave

Pilgrim Meadows

3775 Tyler St, Unit Upper unit 3

4045 Clements St

14565 Hubbell Ave

3775 Tyler St, Unit Upper unit 2

Pallister Plaisance Apartments

15358 Princeton St

15356 Washburn St

3775 Tyler St

14920 Washburn St

Village Square Apartments

18475 Wexford St
Uptown Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Detroit?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Uptown Detroit Studio Apartments | $1,014 | $550 | $1,850 |
Uptown Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,114 | $595 | $2,200 |
Uptown Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,530 | $578 | $4,000 |
Uptown Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $750 | $3,999 |
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Cheapest Available Uptown Detroit Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Detroit area of Detroit, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Cameron Court priced from $534. 2023 Tuxedo St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Uptown Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cameron Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $534 |
2023 Tuxedo St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
The Abington | One-Bedroom with Island | 1BR,1BA | $635 |
Bedford Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $645 |
Seward Manor | Studio Standard | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Belmont Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
80 Seward Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
15805 Baylis | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
100 Glynn | Unit E | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Detroit, MI
As of March 23, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1989 Pasadena St, Unit 1989 Pasadena | 1989 Pasadena St | 3BR,1BA | $0.51 |
2046 Clairmount St, Unit Floor 2 | 2046 Clairmount St | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Highland Manor | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.88 |
Hazelwood Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
New Center Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
9839 Woodside St | 9839 Woodside St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
9839 Woodside St | 9839 Woodside St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Santa Rosa | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Cameron Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.61 |
3000 Glynn Ct, Unit 1 | 3000 Glynn Ct | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
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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 1,738 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 $220 which is $1,180 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Detroit.
Expert Rental Resources
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.

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.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting
Written by: Trey Huguley
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.