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Apartments Under $500 in Detroit, MI

1 - 3 of 3 Results
7
$464
Marwood
53 Marston St Detroit, MI
1 BR | Available Now
Air Conditioning
Disability Access
Dishwasher
New Center
7
$ Ask - 850
Detroit Living Apartments
20237 W Chicago Ave Detroit, MI
1 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
Storage
Westwood
$150
10635 Cadieux
Detroit, MI
Studio | Ask for Availability
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All Apartments in Detroit, MI

30 Results
$1,276
Shelborne Square
8931 Mount Elliot St Detroit, MI
3 BR | Oct. 30, 2026
Disability Access
Dishwasher
$966 - 1,110
West Boston
3220 West Boston Detroit, MI
1 - 2 BR | Sep. 29, 2026
Air Conditioning
Disability Access
Dishwasher
21
$786 - 858
691 Seward
691 Seward Detroit, MI
1 BR | Available Now
Contact
Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Virtual Tour
Air Conditioning
15
$1,181 - 2,129
Eddystone
Deal
2701 Park Ave. Detroit, MI
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
31
$1,914 - 7,038
Bicentennial Tower (Income Limits Restrictions Apply)
2.8
4 E Alexandrine St Detroit, MI
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Income Restricted
Section 8
25
$855 - 1,125
Wabash Flats
2072 Wabash Detroit, MI
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Furnished
Virtual Tour
Air Conditioning
Storage
26
$745 - 1,075
The Richmond
656 Lothrop Detroit, MI
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Virtual Tour
Air Conditioning
Storage
Disability Access
17
$765 - 800
Stacey Ann Apartments
14881 Schaefer Detroit, MI
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
Littlefield
8
$835
Pickford Place Apartments
18637 James Couzens Fwy Detroit, MI
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Disability Access
6
$800
Pembrook Manor
20539 Southfield Rd Detroit, MI
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Storage
1
$1,295 - 1,620
The Van Dyke In West Village
1000 Van Dyke St Detroit, MI
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
Gold Coast
1
$1,595
675 W. Willis
Detroit, MI
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
114
$1,750
68 E Philadelphia St
Detroit, MI
3 BR | Available Now
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New Center
1
$995 - 1,395
The Debora
741 Seward St Detroit, MI
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
New Center
7
$1,150
73 East Palmer
Detroit, MI
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Storage
Wayne State University
9
$995 - 1,275
The Shirley Detroit
1442 Calvert Detroit, MI
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
49
$1,665 - 2,576
The Kales Building
76 W Adams Ave Detroit, MI
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Fitness Center
Storage
Dishwasher
5
$950 - 999
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Union At Midtown
4830 Cass Avenue, , Detroit, MI
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Furnished
Student
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
29
$1,715 - 2,926
The Scott at Brush Park
3150 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
75
3D Tour
$928 - 1,908
The Pavilion
1 Lafayette Plaisance St Detroit, MI
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Virtual Tour
Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
Pool
18
$895 - 1,150
Morrell Apartments
2175 Morrell Detroit, MI
1 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Storage
Mexicantown
20
3D Tour
$1,125 - 2,935
Lofts of Merchants Row
1247 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Virtual Tour
Luxury
Income Restricted
6
$1,360 - 1,400
Detroit Savings Bank
1212 Griswold St Detroit, MI
Studio | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Storage
Disability Access
5
$620
120 Glynn Ct
Detroit, MI
Studio | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
7
$995 - 1,095
Central Apartments
2683 Central Ave Detroit, MI
2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
6
$1,100
The Charlotte Detroit
10210 Second Ave Detroit, MI
Studio | Oct. 10, 2026
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Storage
Disability Access
5
$1,580 - 1,600
West Will Luxury Apartments
640 W Willis St Detroit, MI
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Fitness Center
Disability Access
8
$1,099
The Lindley
479 W Willis St Detroit, MI
Studio | Oct. 16, 2026
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Storage
Disability Access
8
$1,199
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506 E Kirby St Detroit, MI
1 BR | Nov. 2, 2026
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Cat Friendly
Art Center
7
$779 - 1,095
Seward Plaza
127 Seward Detroit, MI
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Storage
New Center
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments under $500 are available in Detroit, MI on Rentable.co?

There are 3 apartments under $500 in Detroit currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many studio apartments under $500 are available in Detroit?

Rentable.co has 177 studio apartments under $500 available for rent in Detroit.

How many one-bedroom apartments under $500 are available in Detroit?

Rentable.co has 340 one-bedroom apartments under $500 available for rent in Detroit.

How many two-bedroom apartments under $500 are available in Detroit?

Rentable.co has 99 two-bedroom apartments under $500 available for rent in Detroit.

Can I afford a apartment under $500 in Detroit, MI?

To comfortably afford a apartment under $500 in Detroit based on average rent prices, a household would need an annual income of $12,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most apartments under $500 for rent in Detroit, MI?

  1. Medical Center
  2. Mexicantown
  3. Minock Park
  4. Art Center
  5. New Center

Apartments Under $500 in Detroit, MI: September Rental Information

Welcome to the September 2026 Detroit Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the September 2026 key findings and figures for the Detroit rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the inventory trends for apartments under $500 — overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons — in Detroit and surrounding areas. This summary also provides insights into available features and amenities, as well as location options for apartments under $500 in Detroit. Whether you're a student, a professional, or just looking for an affordable place to rent, this report aims to help you make an informed decision on your next apartment in Detroit.
0 7 15 22 30 <$700 $740 $820 $900 $980 $1,060 $1,140 $1,220 $1,300 $1,380 $1,460 $1,540 $1,620 $1,700 $1,780 $1,860 $1,940 $2,020 >$2,100
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Detroit stands at $1,360, with the majority falling between $710 and $2,130. Out of the 1,889 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Detroit, 19 are priced below $500, accounting for 1% of the total available one-bedroom units in Detroit.

Available Apartments Under $500: Detroit vs. Surrounding Areas

Detroit, MI
Troy, MI
20
3
In September 2026, there are a total of 50 apartments available for rent under $500 in the Detroit, MI metro area. This includes apartments in Detroit itself as well as nearby cities such as Huntington Woods, Sylvan Lake, Melvindale, Taylor, Auburn Hills, Clawson, Trenton, Franklin, Troy, Fraser, Utica, Keego Harbor, Garden City, Mount Clemens, Riverview, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Berkley, Warren, Beverly Hills, New Baltimore, Roseville, Bingham Farms, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Wayne, Lathrup Village, Bloomfield Hills, St Clair Shores, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Lincoln Park, Oak Park, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Shores, Grosse Pointe Woods, Livonia, Hamtramck, Orchard Lake, Eastpointe, Wyandotte, Madison Heights, Hazel Park, Southfield, Southgate, Highland Park, Allen Park, Sterling Heights, Center Line, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Pontiac, Ferndale, Chesterfield, Washington, Clinton Township, Shelby Twp, Inkster, Harrison Township, Redford, Brownstown Twp, Bloomfield Township, Oakland, Det., Chesterfield Twp, Macomb Twp, Harper Woods, and Ecorse. Prospective renters looking for affordable options in the region will have a range of choices to consider. Rentable's comprehensive apartment search tools can help narrow down the options based on specific preferences and requirements.

Apartments Under $500 Now vs. Last Month: Detroit and Surrounding Areas

City Apartments Under $500 in September M/M % Change
Detroit, MI 20 +0.84%
Troy, MI 3 +1.1%
Clinton Township, MI 3 +1.06%
Pontiac, MI 2 +0.83%
Southfield, MI 2 +1.36%
Taylor, MI 2 +1.0%
Farmington Hills, MI 2 +0.89%
Hazel Park, MI 2 +1.0%
Lincoln Park, MI 1 +0.67%
Roseville, MI 1 +1.0%

Looking for Apartments Under $500 in Detroit?

Available apartments under $500 330
Top amenities Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave, Freezer
Deals 1
Pet friendly 1
Utilities included 12
Studio 11
1 Bedroom 15
2 Bedroom 16

Where are Detroit Apartments Under $500?

Top Neighborhoods Medical center, Mexicantown, Minock park, Art center, New center
Medical Center 3
Mexicantown 3
Minock Park 2
Art Center 2
New Center 2
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