1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Core City Neighborhood of Detroit, MI (28 Rentals)

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University Meadows
1 Bedroom Apartments

University Meadows

4500 Trumbull StDetroit, MI 48208
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Alberta W. King Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Alberta W. King Village

2140 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdDetroit, MI 48208
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3737 Scovel Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

3737 Scovel Pl

3737 Scovel PlDetroit, MI 48208
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JD Baer House
1 Bedroom Apartments

JD Baer House

4305 TrumbullDetroit, MI 48208
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1791 W Grand Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1791 W Grand Blvd

1791 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48208
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Riverside Estates
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Estates

1800 Magnolia StDetroit, MI 48208
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Core City, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Largest Available Core City 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Core City area of Detroit, MI is found at The Commodore and is listed at 900 square feet priced from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Commodore101 Furnished 1 Bdrm Apt.900 Sq Ft$1,100
Wellesley1 Bedroom770 Sq Ft$1,100
Devenir District- 711 W Alexandrine1 Bed, 1 bath721 Sq Ft$1,150
DreamtroitType C - 1 Bedroom704 Sq Ft$1,525
Mavor Apartments1 Bedroom625 Sq Ft$1,075
The Charlotte Apartments1BR/1.0BA550 Sq Ft$1,125
Corktown Ash ApartmentsRenovated473 Sq Ft$1,175

Cheapest Available Core City 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Core City of Detroit, MI is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,075 at Mavor Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Core City is currently $1,377. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Mavor Apartments1 Bedroom$1,075
The CommodoreB1 Furnished 1 Bdrm Apt.$1,100
Wellesley1 Bedroom$1,100
The Charlotte Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,125
Devenir District- 711 W Alexandrine1 Bed, 1 bath$1,150
Corktown Ash ApartmentsRenovated$1,175
DreamtroitType C - 1 Bedroom$1,525

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Core City, Detroit, MI

Ranked #81

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Core City Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Core City Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Core City with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Core City is at Mavor Apartments listed at $1,075.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Core City is $1,377.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Core City is a 900 square feet unit starting from $1,100 at The Commodore.

What is the average size for Core City 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Core City is currently 692 sq ft.

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