
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $700 (23 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the City Center Detroit area of Detroit.


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City Center Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Center Detroit?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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City Center Detroit Studio Apartments | $1,335 | $795 | $3,180 |
City Center Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $935 | $5,000 |
City Center Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,787 | $1,500 | $8,350 |
City Center Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,809 | $3,235 | $7,000 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the City Center Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Cheapest Available City Center Detroit Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center Detroit area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at New Cadillac Square Apartments priced from $795. Town Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable City Center Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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New Cadillac Square Apartments | Studio / One Bathroom ($795) | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Town Residences | S3 | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Briggs Houze | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
CBD Detroit Apartments | Studio Affordable Program Nn-AFF | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
28Grand | Unit B | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center Detroit, MI
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center Detroit area is the $1.47 price per square foot 2A Model at Broadway Lofts in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value City Center Detroit apartment is the 1bed/ 1bath Model at The Claridge Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Necklace District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center Detroit apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Broadway Lofts | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
The Claridge Apartments | 1bed/ 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
The Millie on Brush | A3d - Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
The Ferguson | The Vernor | Studio ,1BA | $2.07 |
The Griswold | 1 Bed 1 Bath "B" | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Capitol Park Lofts | X06 | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
The Lofts of Merchants Row | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
The Fyfe Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
New Cadillac Square Apartments | One Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935) | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Town Residences | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Detroit Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in City Center Detroit?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in City Center Detroit is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center Detroit?
The cheapest apartment in City Center Detroit is New Cadillac Square Apartments which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in City Center Detroit costs $4,430.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in City Center Detroit?
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 3 regular apartments in City Center Detroit that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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