Cheap Homes for Rent in Uptown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $800 (177 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Uptown Detroit area of Detroit.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

Read Article

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

Read Article
Showing Results 1-50, Page 1 of 4

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 Manchester Place Apartments priced from $410. New Center Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $585. Here are the most affordable Uptown Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manchester Place Apartments1x11BR,1BA$410
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
2023 Tuxedo StStudio1BR,1BA$595
The AbingtonOne-Bedroom with Island1BR,1BA$635
Bedford ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$645
Brookhaven Apartments11BR,1BA$650
Seward ManorStudio StandardStudio,1BA$650
Belmont ManorStudioStudio,1BA$675
15805 Baylis1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Del RioStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Detroit, MI

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Detroit area is the $0.51 price per square foot 2964 Glendale St Model at 2964 Glendale St, Unit Upper in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Uptown Detroit apartment is the 1163 Virginia Park St Model at 1163 Virginia Park St, Unit 1163 starting at $1,450 with a $0.94 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.
2964 Glendale St, Unit Upper2964 Glendale St2BR,1BA$0.51
1163 Virginia Park St, Unit 11631163 Virginia Park St3BR,1BA$0.94
Highland ManorThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.88
Northend VillageNE2B1b402BR,1BA$0.71
8955 Otsego St, Unit OS8955 Otsego St2BR,1BA$1.00
Hazelwood Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Santa Rosa1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.89
12759 Santa Rosa Dr, Unit 212759 Santa Rosa Dr1BR,1BA$0.94
2936 Pasadena St, Unit Upper Left2936 Pasadena St1BR,1BA$0.94
Manchester Place Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.63

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Frequently Asked Questions about Uptown Detroit

What type of rentals are currently available in Uptown Detroit?

There are currently 656 Apartments for Rent in Uptown Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $410 to $4,000. There are also 251 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Uptown Detroit ranging from $800 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Uptown Detroit?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Uptown Detroit ranges from $800 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,503.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Uptown Detroit?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Uptown Detroit range from $525 to $3,999, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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.

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

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.

decorative image for Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money article

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.

decorative image for Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters article

Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

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

decorative image for Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants article

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.