Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Riverfront Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (13 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the West Riverfront area of Detroit.

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Central Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Central Apartments

2625 Central StDetroit, MI 48209
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730 Clark St
1 Bedroom Apartments

730 Clark St

730 Clark StDetroit, MI 48209
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7121 W Vernor Hwy
1 Bedroom Apartments

7121 W Vernor Hwy

7121 W Vernor HwyDetroit, MI 48209
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Hubbard Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hubbard Apartments

1241 Hubbard StDetroit, MI 48209
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Springwells Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Springwells Village

8634-8640 Vernor HwyDetroit, MI 48209
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West Riverfront, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Riverfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Riverfront area of Detroit, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at 2215 Lansing St priced from $790. The Barbara has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable West Riverfront apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2215 Lansing St2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$790
The BarbaraStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$825
Wabash FlatsCorktown Studio in clean, renovated historic bu...Studio,1BA$850
90 Catherine St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$890
La Joya Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,172

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Riverfront, MI

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Riverfront area is the $1.12 price per square foot 1 Bed/1 Bath Model at The Murray in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value West Riverfront apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Hortensia Townhomes starting at $1,795 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Murray1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.12
Hortensia Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.49
The Press/321Unit L22BR,2BA$2.67
2215 Lansing St2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.83
7348 Gartner St7348 Gartner St2BR,1BA$1.14
90 Catherine St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.27
Sandwich Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$2.08
Wabash FlatsCorktown Studio in clean, renovated historic bu...Studio ,1BA$1.89
The BarbaraStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Riverfront, Detroit, MI

Ranked #90

Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West Riverfront Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Riverfront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Riverfront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Riverfront is under $2,720.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Riverfront?

The cheapest apartment in West Riverfront is 90 Catherine St which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in West Riverfront costs $3,310.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Riverfront?

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 4 regular apartments in West Riverfront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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