
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Medical Center Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (54 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Medical Center area of Detroit.


71 Garfield St

The Amo

Heather Hall

The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis

The Pavilion

City Place Detroit

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The Rinaldo
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Sheridan Court

75 W Palmer Ave

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624 Charlotte St

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James Scott Mansion - Peak Midtown Detroit

Corktown Ash Apartments

The Hamilton Midtown Detroit

51 W Palmer Ave

5338 Beaubien Blvd

Six55 Detroit

Devenir District- 711 W Alexandrine
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Medical Center, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Medical Center?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Medical Center Studio Apartments | $1,060 | $672 | $1,850 |
Medical Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,497 | $479 | $3,999 |
Medical Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,085 | $900 | $3,745 |
Medical Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,875 | $950 | $4,195 |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Medical Center Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $479 |
71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $700 |
The Belcrest | Co-Living Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Heather Hall | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $845 |
Villa Lante Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
City Place Detroit | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $900 |
The Rinaldo | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Sheridan Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $990 |
The Charlotte Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medical Center, MI
As of May 02, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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436 Prentis St, Unit 2 | 436 Prentis St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
Westwill Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Hendrie Lofts & Peterboro Houses | Hendrie Lofts | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
The Commodore | B1 Furnished 1 Bdrm Apt. | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Devenir District- 711 W Alexandrine | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Historic Style, Modern Comforts, Prime Loc | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Sheridan Court | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.42 |
Villa Lante Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.40 |
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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 $1,000.
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 64 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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