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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
Brookhaven Apartments11BR,1BA$650
Stanley Manor Apartments1 - bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Fenkell Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Dorchester Armsone 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 April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side Detroit area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at RCI Covington Townhouses in the in the Fitzgerald neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value West Side Detroit apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Highland Manor starting at $1,098 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the University District 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.
RCI Covington Townhouses2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.07
Highland ManorThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.88
2215 Lansing St2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Santa Rosa1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.89
8542 Ironwood St, Unit 85488542 Ironwood St2BR,1BA$1.04
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.04
Blackstone Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
Florentine EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Fenkell Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
Dearborn Town Center SeniorOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Side Detroit

What type of rentals are currently available in West Side Detroit?

There are currently 697 Apartments for Rent in West Side Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $456 to $2,924. There are also 326 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Side Detroit ranging from $680 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Side Detroit?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Side Detroit ranges from $680 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,496.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Side Detroit?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Side Detroit range from $900 to $1,635, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,450.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Tim Brown

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.