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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
18
$ Ask - 1,633
The Pavilion
1 Lafayette Plaisance St Detroit, MI
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
$150
10635 Cadieux
Detroit, MI
Studio | Ask for Availability
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All Apartments in Detroit, MI

30 Results
$910
West Boston
3220 West Boston Detroit, MI
1 BR | Apr. 30, 2026
Air Conditioning
Disability Access
Dishwasher
$1,110
Shelborne Square
8931 Mount Elliot St Detroit, MI
2 BR | May. 1, 2026
Disability Access
Dishwasher
30
3D Tour
$829 - 899
River Towers Senior Apartments - 62+ Senior Community
2.6
7800 E Jefferson Ave Detroit, MI
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Virtual Tour
Senior Community
15
$1,158 - 1,658
Eddystone
2701 Park Ave. Detroit, MI
Studio | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
21
$786 - 1,200
691 Seward
691 Seward Detroit, MI
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Virtual Tour
Air Conditioning
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
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
7
$850
Detroit Living Apartments
20237 W Chicago Ave Detroit, MI
1 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
Storage
Westwood
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
7
$745 - 988
The Richmond
656 Lothrop Detroit, MI
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Virtual Tour
Air Conditioning
Storage
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
$995 - 1,095
51 W Palmer
Detroit, MI
Studio | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
Dishwasher
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
3
$1,095 - 1,195
The Keyes
665 West Willis Detroit, MI
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
1
$1,295 - 1,495
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
3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
8
$956 - 965
Seward Plaza
127 Seward Detroit, MI
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Storage
New Center
8
$759 - 1,799
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506 E Kirby St Detroit, MI
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Art Center
25
$795
100 Glynn Ct
Detroit, MI
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
16
$783 - 1,713
The Belcrest
5440 Cass Ave Detroit, MI
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
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
$1,299 - 1,895
Detroit Savings Bank
1212 Griswold St Detroit, MI
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Storage
Disability Access
7
$1,195
Central Apartments
2683 Central Ave Detroit, MI
2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
22
$1,995
632 Prentis St
Detroit, MI
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Wayne State University
6
$1,075 - 1,225
The Josephine Detroit
150 Glynn Ct Detroit, MI
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
6
$1,389
Boston Court Detroit
1251 Glynn Ct Detroit, MI
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
Boston - Edison
18
$1,485 - 2,350
The Albert - Capitol Park
Deal
1214 Griswold St Detroit, MI
1 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
Storage
Dishwasher
Downtown Detroit
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
4
3D Tour
$1,250
680 Delaware
Detroit, MI
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Fitness Center
Storage
Disability Access
12
$1,325 - 2,515
Ducharme Place Apartments
1544 E. Lafayette Detroit, MI
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Furnished
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Storage
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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 158 studio apartments under $500 available for rent in Detroit.

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

Rentable.co has 386 one-bedroom apartments under $500 available for rent in Detroit.

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

Rentable.co has 100 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. Westwood
  4. Brush Park
  5. Hubbard-Richard

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

Welcome to the March 2026 Detroit Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the March 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 $1,350, with the majority falling between $730 and $2,050. Out of the 2,034 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Detroit, 13 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
Southfield, MI
Taylor, MI
19
3
3
In March 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 March M/M % Change
Detroit, MI 19 +1.02%
Southfield, MI 4 +0.9%
Taylor, MI 4 +0.83%
Troy, MI 2 +0.83%
Clinton Township, MI 2 +1.0%
Royal Oak, MI 2 +1.14%
Lincoln Park, MI 2 +0.71%
Shelby Twp, MI 1 +0.83%
Sterling Heights, MI 1 +1.0%
Farmington Hills, MI 1 +1.14%

Looking for Apartments Under $500 in Detroit?

Available apartments under $500 685
Top amenities Fitness Center, Air Conditioning, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Cable Ready
Deals 1
Pet friendly 18
Utilities included 4
Studio 13
1 Bedroom 8
2 Bedroom 8

Where are Detroit Apartments Under $500?

Top Neighborhoods Medical center, Mexicantown, Westwood, Brush park, Hubbard-richard
Medical Center 3
Mexicantown 2
Westwood 1
Brush Park 1
Hubbard-Richard 1
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