The student paper, The Southend, of WSU always seemed to be the best place for classified ads for apartments, shared places and other accommodations near the university. Looking at the website, I cannot see anything in their classifieds which tells me that the site may not be maintained. http://thesouthend.wayne.edu/index.php/

The International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit which is located near the university may be of help too. http://www.iimd.org/ But again nothing on the site regarding accommodations.

Unfortunately I am finding it difficult to search for this online. It seems to be a need waiting for someone to fill.