Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (94 Rentals)

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3783 Tyler St

DetroitMI48238
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Parkside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

23740 Fenkell StDetroit, MI 48223
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1000 Whitmore
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Whitmore

1000 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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La Salle Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Salle Manor

13305 La Salle BlvdDetroit, MI 48238
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381 Covington
1 Bedroom Apartments

381 Covington

381 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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825 Whitmore
1 Bedroom Apartments

825 Whitmore

825 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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12775 Plymouth Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12775 Plymouth Rd

12775 Plymouth RdDetroit, MI 48227
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Dexter Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dexter Apartments

12170 Dexter AveDetroit, MI 48206
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Gardenview Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gardenview Estates

16910 Gardenview CirDetroit, MI 48228
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Petoskey Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Petoskey Place

11501 Petoskey AveDetroit, MI 48204
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300 Whitmore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

300 Whitmore

300 Whitmore RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Merton Road
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merton Road

1000 Merton RdDetroit, MI 48203
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Parkway Apartments
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Parkway Apartments

641 Covington DrDetroit, MI 48203
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West Side Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Side Detroit Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side Detroit area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 2023 Tuxedo St priced from $595. Dearborn Town Center Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $621. Here are the most affordable West Side Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2023 Tuxedo StStudio1BR,1BA$595
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$621
Top of the Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Stanley Manor Apartments1 - bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Fenkell Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
15805 Baylis1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Blackstone Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Veridian Group LLC, DBA Woodland Arms ApartmentsWe have a clean updated 1 Bedroom Apartment rea...1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side Detroit, MI

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side Detroit area is the $0.51 price per square foot 1989 Pasadena St Model at 1989 Pasadena St, Unit 1989 Pasadena in the in the Fitzgerald neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value West Side Detroit apartment is the 2046 Clairmount St Model at 2046 Clairmount St, Unit Floor 2 starting at $1,400 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side Detroit apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1989 Pasadena St, Unit 1989 Pasadena1989 Pasadena St3BR,1BA$0.51
2046 Clairmount St, Unit Floor 22046 Clairmount St2BR,1BA$0.93
Highland ManorThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.88
2215 Lansing St2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.83
9839 Woodside St9839 Woodside St2BR,1BA$1.00
9839 Woodside St9839 Woodside St2BR,1BA$1.00
Santa Rosa1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.89
3000 Glynn Ct, Unit 13000 Glynn Ct1BR,1BA$0.88
Blackstone Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.99

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West Side Detroit, Detroit, MI

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Michigan including West Side Detroit, Detroit, and the greater Detroit area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Detroit Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Side Detroit?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Side Detroit is under $725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side Detroit?

The cheapest apartment in West Side Detroit is 2023 Tuxedo St which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in West Side Detroit costs $1,450.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Side Detroit?

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 152 regular apartments in West Side Detroit 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 Side Detroit?

Cheap apartments in West Side Detroit have an average cost of $144 which is $1,306 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side Detroit.

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