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

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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 $850. 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$850
Wabash FlatsCorktown Studio in clean, renovated historic bu...Studio,1BA$850
The Press/321Unit BStudio,1BA$1,220
Sandwich Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hortensia Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.49
2215 Lansing St2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.83
The Press/321Unit G21BR,1BA$3.06
Sandwich Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.15
Wabash FlatsCorktown Studio in clean, renovated historic bu...Studio ,1BA$1.89
The BarbaraStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Riverfront, Detroit, MI

Ranked #110

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 $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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