Cheap Homes for Rent in Art Center Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $1,200 (7 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) priced from $479. 80 Seward Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Art Center apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)1x11BR,1BA$479
80 Seward ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Art Center, MI

As of April 20, 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 3 Bedroom Model at Trumbull Terrace starting at $2,250 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit 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
Trumbull Terrace3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.67
Hendrie Lofts & Peterboro HousesHendrie Lofts2BR,2BA$1.52
55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)2x12BR,1BA$1.45
Historic Style, Modern Comforts, Prime LocOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.71
Sheridan CourtStudioStudio ,1BA$1.42
691 Seward1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.58
80 Seward ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.26
Villa Lante ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.55
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Art Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Art Center?

There are currently 244 Apartments for Rent in Art Center, MI with pricing that ranges from $479 to $4,305. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Art Center ranging from $1,200 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Art Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Art Center ranges from $1,200 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,171.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Art Center?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Art Center range from $950 to $4,305, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,120 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,800.

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