Cheap Homes for Rent in Uptown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (128 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 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
Bedford ApartmentsStudo PlusStudio,1BA$615
The AbingtonOne-Bedroom with Island1BR,1BA$635
Brookhaven Apartments11BR,1BA$650
Belmont ManorStudioStudio,1BA$675
15805 Baylis1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
100 GlynnUnit E1BR,1BA$725
Florentine EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Detroit, MI

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Detroit area is the $0.94 price per square foot 1163 Virginia Park St Model at 1163 Virginia Park St, Unit 1163 in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Uptown Detroit apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Highland Manor starting at $1,161 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the University District 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.
1163 Virginia Park St, Unit 11631163 Virginia Park St3BR,1BA$0.94
Highland ManorThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.93
17147 Prairie St, Unit 1714717147 Prairie St2BR,1BA$0.80
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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Uptown Detroit

What type of rentals are currently available in Uptown Detroit?

There are currently 645 Apartments for Rent in Uptown Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $410 to $3,750. There are also 250 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Uptown Detroit ranging from $500 to $11,500.

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 $500 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,808.

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