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Wayne State University, Detroit, MI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bedford ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$645
Seward ManorStudio StandardStudio,1BA$650
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wayne State University, MI

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wayne State University 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 Wayne State University apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Westwill Apartments starting at $1,580 with a $1.13 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1163 Virginia Park St, Unit 11631163 Virginia Park St3BR,1BA$0.94
Westwill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Trumbull Terrace3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.67
7501 Dunedin St, Unit LL7501 Dunedin St2BR,1BA$1.20
Hendrie Lofts & Peterboro HousesHendrie Lofts2BR,2BA$1.52
The CommodoreB1 Furnished 1 Bdrm Apt.1BR,1BA$1.52
Devenir District- 711 W Alexandrine1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.60
Sheridan CourtStudioStudio ,1BA$1.42
Villa Lante ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.55
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wayne State University

What type of rentals are currently available in Wayne State University?

There are currently 286 Apartments for Rent in Wayne State University, MI with pricing that ranges from $645 to $4,000. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wayne State University ranging from $1,150 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wayne State University?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wayne State University ranges from $1,150 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,195.

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