1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the City Center Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI (47 Rentals)

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FORT SHELBY
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FORT SHELBY

525 W Lafayette BlvdDetroit, MI 48226
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The Malcomson
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Malcomson

1215 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226

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The Elliott Building
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The Elliott Building

10 Grand River AveDetroit, MI 48226
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Broderick Tower
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Broderick Tower

10 Witherell StDetroit, MI 48226
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Berwin
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Berwin

481-489 Henry StDetroit, MI 48201
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Claridge
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Claridge

459-467 Henry StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Gabriel Houze
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The Gabriel Houze

305 Michigan AveDetroit, MI 48226
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Library Lofts
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Library Lofts

1250 Library StDetroit, MI 48226

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1135 Shelby St
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1135 Shelby St

1135 Shelby StDetroit, MI 48226
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Lofts on Broadway
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Lofts on Broadway

1322-1336 Broadway StDetroit, MI 48226
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2001 Park Ave
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2001 Park Ave

2001 Park AveDetroit, MI 48226
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Himelhoch Apartments
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Himelhoch Apartments

1545 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48226
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Bretton Hall
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Bretton Hall

439 Henry StDetroit, MI 48201
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City Center Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Largest Available City Center Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the City Center Detroit area of Detroit, MI is found at The Kales Building and is listed at 1,100 square feet priced from $1,539. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Kales BuildingFloorplan E1,100 Sq Ft$1,539
The Lofts of Merchants RowA24974 Sq Ft$1,815
The Millie on BrushA3d - Deluxe950 Sq Ft$1,735
The Claridge Apartments1bed/ 1bath880 Sq Ft$1,350
The Albert - Capitol Park1 Bedroom Unit - A12876 Sq Ft$1,720
The FarwellX02-34846 Sq Ft$1,725
The Griswold1 Bed 1 Bath "B"800 Sq Ft$1,695
Washington Park ApartmentsA3p - Premium755 Sq Ft$1,525
Capitol Park LoftsX07747 Sq Ft$1,550
CBD Detroit ApartmentsA3U - Penthouse715 Sq Ft$2,075

Cheapest Available City Center Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit City Center Detroit of Detroit, MI is the One Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935) Model starting from $935 at New Cadillac Square Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in City Center Detroit is currently $1,791. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935)$935
The AshleyThe Theodore$1,200
The Millie on BrushAd - Deluxe$1,215
Washington Park ApartmentsA1d - Deluxe$1,225
The Fyfe ApartmentsA1$1,295
The Claridge Apartments1bed/ 1bath$1,350
The Lofts of Merchants RowA01$1,405
Briggs HouzeOne Bedroom, One and Half Bath$1,499
Kasa Cadillac Square Detroit1-Bedroom$1,510
The Kales BuildingFloorplan E$1,539

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Michigan and customized analysis for Central Detroit. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the City Center Detroit Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

84 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom City Center Detroit Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in City Center Detroit with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in City Center Detroit is at New Cadillac Square Apartments listed at $935.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom City Center Detroit Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Center Detroit is $1,791.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom City Center Detroit Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in City Center Detroit is a 1,100 square feet unit starting from $1,539 at The Kales Building.

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