
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Art Center Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (37 Rentals)
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80 Seward Apartments

CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS

The Lindley

71 Garfield St
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The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis

691 Seward

75 W Palmer Ave

St Regis House Apartments

Strathmore Apartments

Genesis Villas

Sheridan Court

Wellesley
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The Barlum

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Art Center, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Art Center?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Art Center Studio Apartments | $1,018 | $585 | $1,635 |
Art Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $445 | $2,343 |
Art Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,913 | $971 | $3,500 |
Art Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,827 | $950 | $3,250 |
Art Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $1,733 | $1,733 |
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Cheapest Available Art Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Art Center area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Friendship Meadows LDHA priced from $445. New Center Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $585. Here are the most affordable Art Center apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Friendship Meadows LDHA | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $445 |
New Center Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $585 |
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS | The Warren | Studio,1BA | $663 |
The Lindley | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $799 |
71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Villa Lante Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis | Studio Apt | Studio,1BA | $850 |
691 Seward | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $858 |
Strathmore Apartments | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
The Barlum | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Art Center, MI
As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Art Center area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath With a Den Model at 5764 Woodward in the in the Art Center neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Art Center apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Trumbull Terrace starting at $1,695 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Art Center apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5764 Woodward | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath With a Den | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Trumbull Terrace | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Westwill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
University Club | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Friendship Meadows LDHA | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
St. Antoine Gardens | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
691 Seward | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
New Center Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.06 |
The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis | 1 Bedroom Apt | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleArt Center, Detroit, MI
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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Art Center, Detroit, and the greater Detroit area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Art Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Art Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Art Center is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Art Center?
The cheapest apartment in Art Center is Friendship Meadows LDHA which is listed at $445, while the average apartment in Art Center costs $1,860.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Art 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 45 regular apartments in Art 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 Art Center?
Cheap apartments in Art Center have an average cost of $280 which is $1,580 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Art Center.
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