
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Riverfront Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (11 Rentals)
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2215 Lansing St

The Barbara

The Press/321

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West Riverfront, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Riverfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Riverfront Studio Apartments | $1,003 | $850 | $1,465 |
West Riverfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $730 | $2,080 |
West Riverfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $790 | $3,290 |
West Riverfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,205 | $1,100 | $3,310 |
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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 $850. Here are the most affordable West Riverfront apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2215 Lansing St | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $790 |
The Barbara | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Wabash Flats | Corktown Studio in clean, renovated historic bu... | Studio,1BA | $850 |
The Press/321 | Unit B | Studio,1BA | $1,220 |
Sandwich Street Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Riverfront, MI
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Riverfront area is the $1.49 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Hortensia Townhomes in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value West Riverfront apartment is the 2-Bedroom Model at 2215 Lansing St starting at $790 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Springwells neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hortensia Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
2215 Lansing St | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
The Press/321 | Unit G2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
Sandwich Street Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Wabash Flats | Corktown Studio in clean, renovated historic bu... | Studio ,1BA | $1.89 |
The Barbara | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.05 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Riverfront, Detroit, MI
Ranked #110
Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Riverfront?
The cheapest apartment in West Riverfront is Sandwich Street Apartments which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in West Riverfront costs $2,205.
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 30 regular apartments in West Riverfront 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 West Riverfront?
Cheap apartments in West Riverfront have an average cost of $403 which is $1,802 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Riverfront.
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