Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wayne State University Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (52 Rentals)
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71 Garfield St

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75 W Palmer Ave

Brainard

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Wayne State University, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wayne State University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Wayne State University Studio Apartments | $1,016 | $645 | $1,850 |
Wayne State University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,405 | $720 | $3,999 |
Wayne State University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,973 | $935 | $4,000 |
Wayne State University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $950 | $3,999 |
Wayne State University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,122 | $1,800 | $2,245 |
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Cheapest Available Wayne State University Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wayne State University area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Bedford Apartments priced from $645. Seward Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Wayne State University apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bedford Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $645 |
Seward Manor | Studio Standard | Studio,1BA | $650 |
71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $700 |
The Belcrest | Co-Living Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Heather Hall | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $845 |
Villa Lante Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Seward LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
The Rinaldo | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Bethune Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wayne State University, MI
As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wayne State University area is the $1.13 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Westwill Apartments in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,580. The second greatest value Wayne State University apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Trumbull Terrace starting at $2,250 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wayne State University apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Westwill Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Trumbull Terrace | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
7501 Dunedin St, Unit LL | 7501 Dunedin St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Hendrie Lofts & Peterboro Houses | Hendrie Lofts | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
The Commodore | B1 Furnished 1 Bdrm Apt. | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Devenir District- 711 W Alexandrine | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Sheridan Court | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.42 |
Villa Lante Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.40 |
Seward Manor | Large Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wayne State University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wayne State University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wayne State University is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wayne State University?
The cheapest apartment in Wayne State University is Villa Lante Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Wayne State University costs $2,849.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wayne State University?
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 51 regular apartments in Wayne State University 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 Wayne State University?
Cheap apartments in Wayne State University have an average cost of $357 which is $2,492 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wayne State University.
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