Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Medical Center Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (50 Rentals)

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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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The Renaud & Touraine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Renaud & Touraine

4762-4744 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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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 Villa Lante
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Villa Lante

663 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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TheFinnMidtown
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

TheFinnMidtown

678 Selden 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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Orchestra Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Orchestra Tower

3501 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48201
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St. Antione Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St. Antione Gardens

5203 Chrysler DrDetroit, MI 48202
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Selden Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Selden Manor

686 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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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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487 Prentis St
1 Bedroom Apartments

487 Prentis St

487 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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634 Selden St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

634 Selden St

634 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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Hadley Hall Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hadley Hall Apartments

635-665 Warren StDetroit, MI 48201
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Medical Center, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Medical Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Medical Center area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) priced from $479. 71 Garfield St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Medical Center apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)1x11BR,1BA$479
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$700
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$845
Villa Lante ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
The RinaldoStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$925
The Belcrest04 06 07 Stacks + 1204 - Large StudiosStudio,1BA$958
The PavilionLafayetteStudio,1BA$986
The Charlotte Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
Westwill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,006

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medical Center, MI

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Medical Center area is the $1.13 price per square foot 436 Prentis St Model at 436 Prentis St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Medical Center apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Westwill Apartments starting at $1,580 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Medical Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
436 Prentis St, Unit 2436 Prentis St3BR,1.5BA$1.13
Westwill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Hendrie Lofts & Peterboro HousesHendrie Lofts2BR,2BA$1.52
55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing)2x12BR,1BA$1.45
The CommodoreB1 Furnished 1 Bdrm Apt.1BR,1BA$1.52
Devenir District- 711 W Alexandrine1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.60
University ClubOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.81
Villa Lante ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.55
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.40
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Medical Center, Detroit, MI

Ranked #17

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Medical Center Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Medical Center?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Medical Center is under $1,006.

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

The cheapest apartment in Medical Center is 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) which is listed at $479, while the average apartment in Medical Center costs $2,849.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Medical 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 54 regular apartments in Medical Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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