Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Art Center Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (41 Rentals)

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5440 Cass Ave

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675 W Willis St

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The Barlum
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Barlum

25 E Palmer StDetroit, MI 48202
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Hancock Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hancock Court

665 W Hancock StDetroit, MI 48201
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Valson
1 Bedroom Apartments

Valson

5855 4th StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Renaud & Touraine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Renaud & Touraine

4762-4744 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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University Meadows
1 Bedroom Apartments

University Meadows

4500 Trumbull StDetroit, MI 48208
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Medical Center Courts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Medical Center Courts

4276 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Belnord
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Belnord

324 Hendrie StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Orington
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Orington

459 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Richmond
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Richmond

656 Lothrop RdDetroit, MI 48202
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The Villa Lante
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Villa Lante

663 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Isabelle
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Isabelle

51 W PalmerDetroit, MI 48202
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St. Antione Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St. Antione Gardens

5203 Chrysler DrDetroit, MI 48202
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4535 Commonwealth St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4535 Commonwealth St

4535 Commonwealth StDetroit, MI 48208
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Forest Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Arms

4625-4647 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Newberry Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newberry Hall

100 E Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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Art Center, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Art Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Art Center area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at 80 Seward Apartments priced from $695. 71 Garfield St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Art Center apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
80 Seward ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$700
691 SewardBeautiful New Center 1/1 - Free Heat, Hot Water...1BR,1BA$775
Villa Lante ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
The BelcrestCo-Living StudioStudio,1BA$825
The RinaldoStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$845
New Center CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$880
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
WellesleyStudioStudio,1BA$990
The Hamilton Midtown DetroitStudio - Floorplan 1Studio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Art Center, MI

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Art Center area is the $1.13 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Westwill Apartments in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,580. The second greatest value Art Center apartment is the 5 Delaware St Model at 5 Delaware St starting at $2,195 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Art Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Art Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westwill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
5 Delaware St5 Delaware St2BR,1.5BA$1.75
Hendrie Lofts & Peterboro HousesHendrie Lofts2BR,2BA$1.52
New Center CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
4848 Commonwealth St, Unit 34848 Commonwealth St1BR,1BA$1.80
WellesleyStudioStudio ,1BA$1.65
691 SewardBeautiful New Center 1/1 - Free Heat, Hot Water...1BR,1BA$1.39
80 Seward ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.26
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.40
Villa Lante ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.82

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Art Center, Detroit, MI

Ranked #23

Among neighborhoods in Detroit, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Art Center, Detroit, and the greater Detroit area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Art Center Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Art Center?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Art Center is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Art Center?

The cheapest apartment in Art Center is The Richmond which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Art Center costs $2,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Art Center?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 716 regular apartments in Art Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Art Center?

Cheap apartments in Art Center have an average cost of $325 which is $1,675 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Art Center.

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