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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI

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Apartments Under $700

  • a living room with white furniture and a painting on the wall
    107
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    329 Holbrook Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $600
    1 BED $730+
  • A living room with a brown leather couch and a wooden table.
    38
    Today

    320 E Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48207
    STUDIO $645
    1 BED $875+
    2 BEDS $1,095
  • A bedroom with a large bed and a window.
    90
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    660 Hazelwood St, Detroit, MI 48202
    STUDIO $663
    1 BED $758+
    2 BEDS $852+
  • A black couch sits in a living room with a coffee table in front of it.
    88
    Today

    646 Hazelwood, Detroit, MI 48202
    STUDIO $663
    1 BED $746+
    2 BEDS $829+

Apartments Under $800

  • a living room with yellow chairs and a table and windows
    365
    4 days ago

    8100 E. Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48214
    STUDIO $700
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,040
  • a living room filled with furniture and a tv
    61
    Today

    28 W. Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI 48226
    STUDIO $722+
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a kitchen with a large window
    200
    Today

    655 Hazelwood St, Detroit, MI 48202
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $746+
    2 BEDS $829
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a mirror
    94
    Today

    133 E Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48207
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  • a living room with a kitchen and a table
    28
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    484 Brainard St, Detroit, MI 48201
    1 BED $799+
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Apartments Under $900

  • A modern living room with a television and a dining table.
    34
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    1511 1St Street, Detroit, MI 48226
    STUDIO $800
    1 BED $1,130
  • a living room with a leather couch and a window
    55
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    2016 E Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48207
    STUDIO $845
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • A living room with a grey couch and a white rug.
    24
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    1516 Vinewood, Detroit, MI 48216
    1 BED $845+
    2 BEDS $1,075+
  • a living room with a yellow couch and a table
    158
    Today

    17130 Birchcrest Drive, Detroit, MI 48221
    1 BED $850
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A living room with a brown couch and a fireplace.
    29
    Today

    66 Adelaide Street, Detroit, MI 48201
    STUDIO $850+
    1 BED $900
    2 BEDS $1,900
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  • an empty kitchen with a sink and a refrigerator
    363
    4 days ago

    15425 Wormer, Redford, MI 48239
    1 BED $885+
    2 BEDS $1,190+
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
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    885 Covington Drive, Highland Park, MI 48203
    STUDIO $890
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    124
    Today

    2175 Morrell, Detroit, MI 48209
    STUDIO $995
    1 BED $895+
  • A brick building with a tree in front of it.
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    825 Iroquois, Detroit, MI 48214
    1 BED $1,025
    2 BEDS $895+
  • A black couch sits in a living room with a coffee table in front of it.
    53
    Today

    646 Hazelwood St, Detroit, MI 48202
    1 BED $896+
    2 BEDS $1,041

Apartments Under $1,000

  • a living room with a leather couch and a television
    108
    4 days ago

    9000 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48214
    1 BED $939+
    2 BEDS $1,278+
    3 BEDS $2,725+
  • A kitchen with a blue counter top and stove.
    Today

    17449 Manderson Road, Detroit, MI 48203
    1 BED $950
  • A kitchen with a blue counter top and stove.
    Today

    17449 Manderson Road, Detroit, MI 48203
    1 BED $950
  • A kitchen with a blue counter top and stove.
    Today

    17497 Manderson Rd, Detroit, MI 48203
    1 BED $950
  • A living room with a grey couch and a television.
    189
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    20555 Motor Drive, Detroit, MI 48235
    1 BED $954+
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  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
    156
    Today

    1 Lafayette Plaisance St, Detroit, MI 48207
    STUDIO $978+
    1 BED $1,286+
    2 BEDS $1,699+
  • A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and a microwave above the stove.
    10
    Today

    4417 2Nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
    STUDIO $990
    1 BED $1,100
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with two couches and a table in front of a large window
    43
    Today

    310 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
    STUDIO $995
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,775

Apartments Under $1,100

  • 28 W. Grand River Avenue Studio Apartment for Rent
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    3.5
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    28 W. Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
    Available
    STUDIO $1,000+
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    5/5 Emre I. on Mar 11, 2020

    great place and people...

    4.5/5 DAN F. on Oct 2, 2024

    VERY PEACEFUL & QUIET. GREAT LOCATION. WIFI IS BIGGEST ISSUE. ZENTRO NEVER EMAILS BACK WHEN YOU TRY TO REGISTER.

  • a living room with a couch and a bar in a room
    29
    Today

    3075 W Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202
    STUDIO $1,000+
    1 BED $1,500
    2 BEDS $1,700+
  • a living room with a staircase and a rug and furniture
    122
    Today

    40 Davenport St, Detroit, MI 48201
    STUDIO $1,000+
    1 BED $1,300+
    2 BEDS $1,900+
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
    Today

    885 Covington Drive, Highland Park, MI 48203
    1 BED $1,010
  • a living room with white walls and a large window and a geometric rug
    169
    Today

    8805 Kingswood St., Detroit, MI 48221
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,035+
    2 BEDS $1,095+
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  • a living room filled with furniture and plants
    35
    4 days ago

    750 Chene Street, Detroit, MI 48207
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,045+
  • an open living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
    94
    Today

    2055 Vinewood, Detroit, MI 48209
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,050+
  • A kitchen with a blue counter top and stove.
    Today

    17449 Manderson Road, Detroit, MI 48203
    2 BEDS $1,050
  • A kitchen with a microwave and oven built into the cabinetry.
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    885 Covington Drive, Highland Park, MI 48203
    1 BED $1,050

Apartments Under $1,200

  • the front of a brick building with a white door
    Today

    2699 Guoin RES, Detroit, MI 48207
    STUDIO $1,150
    1 BED $1,350
    2 BEDS $1,650+
  • A modern living room with a long wooden table and blue couches.
    35
    Today

    503 Horton St., DETROIT, MI 48202
    STUDIO $1,199
    1 BED $1,199+
    2 BEDS $1,799
  • A living room with a grey carpet and a grey sofa.
    16
    Today

    20600 Balfour Street, Harper Woods, MI 48225
    1 BED $1,289+
    2 BEDS $1,266+
  • A house with a grey siding and a white door is for sale.
    Today

    20237 Hamburg St, Detroit, MI 48205
    3 BEDS $1,350
  • A modern living room with a grey sofa and a black table.
    31
    Today

    6402 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,445
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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Getting around in Detroit, MI

49 /100
Car-Dependent
43 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 49, Bike Score®: 43

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Detroit, MI?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $663 and $3,790.

How many cheap rentals are available in Detroit, MI on RentCafe?

There are 119 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Detroit, MI were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Detroit, MI?

The average Detroit, MI cheap apartment size is 722 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Detroit, MI?

Cheap apartments in Detroit, MI are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Detroit, MI?

A cheap apartment in Detroit, MI offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Detroit, MI? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Detroit, MI has never been easier. We feature 366 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Detroit, MI average. What is a cheap rent in Detroit, MI? The average apartment rent in Detroit is $1,312 per month so any rental south of $1,050 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Detroit, MI rents go as low as $600/mo.

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