$1,425
3 beds1 bath1,180 sqftHouse
13687 Castleton, Detroit, MI, 48227
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$1,350
3 beds1 bath957 sqftHouse
16039 Fairmount Dr, Detroit, MI, 48205
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$1,400
4 beds1 bathMultiplex
1725 burlingame st 2, detroit, MI, 48206
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$1,400
4 beds1 bathMultiplex
1725 burlingame st 1, detroit, MI, 48206
$1,150
2 beds1 bathMultiplex
3460 Haverhills Lower, Detroit, MI, 48224
$875
1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment
1335 Crane St, Detroit, MI, 48214
$1,100
2 beds1 bath1,200 sqftMultiplex
3780 Virginia Pk lower, Detroit, MI, 48228
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$1,300
3 beds1 bath1,100 sqftHouse
9641 Evergreen Rd, Detroit, MI, 48228
$850
1 bed1 bathSingle Room
9591 Hartwell, Detroit, MI, 48227
$850
1 bed1 bathSingle Room
9591 Hartwell, Detroit, MI, 48227
$1,050
1 bed1 bathSingle Room
9591 Hartwell, Detroit, MI, 48227
$875
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
18401 Joy Road 8, Detroit, MI, 48228
$1,300
1 bed1 bathApartment
1001 W Jefferson Ave 25A, Detroit, MI, 48226
$1,025
2 beds1 bathMultiplex
1334 Maryland St Lower, Grosse Pointe, MI, 48230
$1,100
2 beds1 bath740 sqftHouse
16586 Murray Hill, Detroit, MI, 48235
$1,300
2 beds1 bath600 sqftSingle Room
17150 Santa Rosa 2, Detroit, MI, 48221
$850
1 bed1 bathApartment
19 E James st 19 e James apt 3, River rouge, MI, 48218
$1,450
3 beds1 bath907 sqftHouse
10147 Lanark St, Detroit, MI, 48224
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$775
1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment
3700 Pasadena St 2, Detroit, MI, 48238
$1,300
3 beds1 bath1,200 sqftHouse
19196 Oakfield Ave, Detroit, MI, 48235
$950
2 beds1 bath754 sqftApartment
16700 Lahser Rd 13, Detroit, MI, 48219
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$900
1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment
6330 Midland St 34, Detroit, MI, 48238
$1,200
3 beds1 bath5,227 sqftHouse
8213 Burt Rd, Detroit, MI, 48228
Newly Remodeled
$900
2 beds1 bath600 sqftApartment
7531 MacKenzie St 5, Detroit, MI, 48204
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in Detroit, MI
Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Detroit inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Detroit.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Detroit, MI
Rentler currently shows 522 rentals in Detroit priced under $1,500. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,500 price point in Detroit, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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