
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (16 Rentals)
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12032 Santa Rosa Dr

8542 Ironwood St, Unit 8548

9755 Broadstreet Ave

8542 Ironwood St

Ironwood Quadplex
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West Side, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Side Studio Apartments | $1,231 | $985 | $1,450 |
West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,302 | $685 | $2,254 |
West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $900 | $2,500 |
West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,615 | $860 | $2,410 |
West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $818 | $790 | $840 |
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Cheapest Available West Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 13000 Plymouth Rd priced from $800. Ironwood Quadplex has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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13000 Plymouth Rd | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Ironwood Quadplex | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Romarta Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
GoodHomes Detroit | Studio | Studio,1BA | $985 |
Ramblewood Apartments | 1BR/ 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, MI
As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.04 price per square foot 8542 Ironwood St Model at 8542 Ironwood St, Unit 8548 in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Ironwood Quadplex starting at $900 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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8542 Ironwood St, Unit 8548 | 8542 Ironwood St | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Ironwood Quadplex | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
River Oaks | ROB | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Romarta Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Ramblewood Apartments | 1BR/ 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Springwells Park | 1 BED 1 BATH GEORGE | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes | The Park (Ac) | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Fairlane Meadow Apartments and Townhomes | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
13000 Plymouth Rd | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
GoodHomes Detroit | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Side, Detroit, MI
Ranked #91
Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in West Side, Detroit, MI
McCollough Elementary School
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Getting Around the West Side Neighborhood in Detroit, MI
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
25 / 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 Side Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side?
The cheapest apartment in West Side is 13000 Plymouth Rd which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in West Side costs $1,945.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Side?
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 8 regular apartments in West Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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