$1,400
3 beds1.5 baths1,472 sqftHouse
18420 Sunset St, Detroit, MI, 48234
Rentals in Detroit, MI Under $1,500/mo
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$850
1 bed1 bath795 sqftApartment
20101 W Chicago Ave, Detroit, MI, 48228
$1,238
Studio1 bath505 sqftApartment
1331 Holden St., Detroit, MI, 48202
$950
Studio1 bath420 sqftApartment
1331 Holden St., Detroit, MI, 48202
$950
Studio1 bath420 sqftApartment
1331 Holden St., Detroit, MI, 48202
$925
1 bed1 bath345 sqftApartment
9731 JOSEPH CAMPAU STREET, HAMTRAMCK, MI, 48212
$1,100
3 beds1 bathApartment
1998/2000 Hubbard, Detroit, MI, 48209
$1,359
1 bed1 bath894 sqftApartment
7700 E. Jefferson, Detroit, MI, 48214
$1,275
3 beds1 bath866 sqftHouse
20426 Salem St, Detroit, MI, 48219
$1,250
3 beds1 bath900 sqftHouse
20123 Concord, Detroit, MI, 48234
$1,350
1 bed1 bath644 sqftApartment
1331 Holden St., Detroit, MI, 48202
$1,050
Studio1 bath413 sqftApartment
1331 Holden St., Detroit, MI, 48202
$900
Studio1 bath420 sqftApartment
1331 Holden St., Detroit, MI, 48202
$1,065
Studio1 bath412 sqftApartment
1331 Holden St., Detroit, MI, 48202
$1,250
2 beds1 bath900 sqftApartment
837 Beaconsfield Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, MI, 48230
$1,250
2 beds1 bath900 sqftApartment
837 Beaconsfield Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, MI, 48230
$950
2 beds1 bath700 sqftApartment
497 Prentis St, Detroit, MI, 48201-1218
$1,300
3 beds1 bath850 sqftHouse
16562 Appoline, DETROIT, MI, 48235
$925
1 bed1 bath950 sqftApartment
709 Hazelwood, Detroit, MI, 48202
$1,450
Studio1 bath528 sqftApartment
1249 Griswold Street, Detroit, MI, 48226
$1,250
3 beds1 bath892 sqftHouse
18226 Kentfield, Detroit, MI, 48219
$825
1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment
80 Seward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48202
$1,400
3 beds1 bath3,300 sqftApartment
668-70 PINGREE, DETROIT, MI, 48202
$1,000
1 bed1 bath800 sqftApartment
13528 Ardmore St, Detroit, MI, 48227
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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 524 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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