Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Medical Center Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (35 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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Newberry Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newberry Hall

100 E Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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Forest Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Arms

4625-4647 2nd AveDetroit, 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 Studio unit found at 71 Garfield St priced from $700. Heather Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Medical Center apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$700
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$795
Villa Lante ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
The BelcrestCo-Living StudioStudio,1BA$825
The Hamilton Midtown DetroitMicro StudioStudio,1BA$825
The RinaldoStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$845
Devenir District- 439 SeldenStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$875
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
WellesleyStudioStudio,1BA$990
The PavilionLafayetteStudio,1BA$994

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medical Center, MI

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Medical Center area is the $1.13 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Westwill Apartments in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,580. The second greatest value Medical Center apartment is the Hendrie Lofts Model at Hendrie Lofts & Peterboro Houses starting at $1,829 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Art Center 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.
Westwill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Hendrie Lofts & Peterboro HousesHendrie Lofts2BR,2BA$1.52
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$1.96
WellesleyStudioStudio ,1BA$1.65
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.40
Devenir District- 439 SeldenStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.79
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.73
Villa Lante ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.82

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Medical Center, Detroit, MI

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

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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 $994.

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

The cheapest apartment in Medical Center is Villa Lante Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Medical Center costs $1,850.

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 1,244 regular apartments in Medical Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Medical Center?

Cheap apartments in Medical Center have an average cost of $373 which is $1,477 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Medical Center.

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