Detroit/ Real Estate & Development
Published on April 20, 2020
Apartments for rent in Detroit: What will $800 get you?7800 E. Jefferson Ave. | Photo: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Detroit?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to locating affordable apartments in Detroit with a budget of up to $800/month.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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Kelly Road and Grayton Street

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $720/month, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at Kelly Road and Grayton Street.

Building amenities include garage parking. Animals are not permitted.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

7800 E. Jefferson Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom age-restricted residence located at 7800 E. Jefferson Ave. It's listed for $725/month for its 695 square feet.

Amenities offered in the building include secured entry, on-site laundry and an elevator. In the unit, expect to find a balcony. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is fairly bikeable and has some transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

4358 Waverly St. (Russell Woods)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a 1,100-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence at 4358 Waverly St. that's going for $750/month.

In the residence, you'll find a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a balcony, a walk-in closet and a renovated kitchen. The building offers on-site laundry. Pets are not allowed. Expect a $500 deposit.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

80 Seward Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this 550-square-foot studio apartment that's located at 80 Seward Ave. It's also listed for $750/month.

Building amenities include secured entry, assigned parking and on-site laundry. The unit also includes hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Pet owners, take heed: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $55 application fee.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

17725 Manderson Road

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Photo: Zumper

Finally, there's this two-bedroom, one-bathroom spot over at 17725 Manderson Road. It's listed for $750/month for its 900 square feet.

The residence comes with hardwood flooring and large windows. The building boasts additional storage space. Cats are welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Detroit.


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