$1,400
3 beds1 bath1,000 sqftHouse
20506 Hanna St, Highland Park, MI, 48203
Rentals in Detroit, MI Under $1,500/mo
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$1,400
3 beds1 bath1,660 sqftHouse
19355 Caldwell St, Detroit, MI, 48234
$950
1 bed1 bath531 sqftApartment
9731 JOSEPH CAMPAU STREET, HAMTRAMCK, MI, 48212
$1,350
3 beds1 bath1,100 sqftHouse
7653 Dacosta, Detroit, MI, 48239
$1,500
3 beds2 baths1,200 sqftHouse
7444 Dacasta, Detroit, MI, 48239
$1,400
3 beds1 bath1,000 sqftHouse
8772 Traverse St,, Detroit, MI, 48213
$1,475
4 beds1 bath1,117 sqftHouse
20531 Moenart St,, Detroit, MI, 48234
$1,400
3 beds1 bath1,000 sqftHouse
14867 Hubbell Ave, Detroit, MI, 48227
$1,000
3 beds1 bath1,070 sqftHouse
9997 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI, 48227
$1,110
Studio1 bath508 sqftApartment
10 West Adams Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48226
$1,122
1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment
1270 Electric Ave, Lincoln Park, MI, 48146
$1,200
3 beds1 bath1,272 sqftHouse
7733 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI, 48214
$875
2 beds1 bath720 sqftApartment
645 Gladstone St, Detroit, MI, 48202-1841
$895
Studio1 bath470 sqftApartment
665 West Willis, Detroit, MI, 48202
$1,382
3 beds1 bath1,000 sqftHouse
13514 Stahelin Rd, Detroit, MI, 48223
$1,250
2 beds1 bath950 sqftApartment
12611 Memorial St, Detroit, MI, 48227
$1,349
2 beds1 bath750 sqftMultiplex
5651 Plumer St., Detroit, MI, 48209
$1,195
3 beds1 bath1,200 sqftHouse
19212 Curtis, Detroit, MI, 48219
$1,295
1 bed1 bath707 sqftApartment
10 West Adams Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48226
$1,000
1 bed1 bath800 sqftApartment
2017 BURLINGAME, DETROIT, MI, 48206
$1,150
2 beds1 bath1,000 sqftApartment
2017 BURLINGAME, DETROIT, MI, 48206
$1,000
1 bed1 bath800 sqftApartment
2017 BURLINGAME, DETROIT, MI, 48206
$1,000
1 bed1 bath800 sqftApartment
2017 BURLINGAME, DETROIT, MI, 48206
$1,000
1 bed1 bath800 sqftApartment
2017 BURLINGAME, DETROIT, MI, 48206
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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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