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


1563 Waterman St

2215 Lansing St

The Barbara
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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 | $977 | $825 | $1,465 |
West Riverfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,550 | $730 | $2,080 |
West Riverfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $790 | $3,335 |
West Riverfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,310 | $3,310 | $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 $825. 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 | $825 |
Wabash Flats | Corktown Studio in clean, renovated historic bu... | Studio,1BA | $850 |
90 Catherine St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
La Joya Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Murray | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Hortensia Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
The Press/321 | Unit L2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
2215 Lansing St | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
7348 Gartner St | 7348 Gartner St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
90 Catherine St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Sandwich Street Apartments | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Wabash Flats | Corktown Studio in clean, renovated historic bu... | Studio ,1BA | $1.89 |
The Barbara | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.54 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Riverfront, Detroit, MI
Ranked #90
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?
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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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