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

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Valson
1 Bedroom Apartments

Valson

5855 4th 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 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Renaud & Touraine

4762-4744 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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University Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Meadows

4500 Trumbull StDetroit, MI 48208
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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 Richmond
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Richmond

656 Lothrop RdDetroit, MI 48202
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The Villa Lante
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Villa Lante

663 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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4535 Commonwealth St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4535 Commonwealth St

4535 Commonwealth StDetroit, MI 48208
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The Rinaldo
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Rinaldo

27 E Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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Forest Arms
Studio to 2 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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Art Center, Detroit, MI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Friendship Meadows LDHA1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$445
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$663
The LindleyStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$799
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$799
Villa Lante ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
The Rochelle aka Fourth WillisStudio AptStudio,1BA$850
691 Seward1B/1B1BR,1BA$858
Strathmore ApartmentsA71BR,1BA$965
The BarlumStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5764 Woodward2 Bedroom 2 Bath With a Den2BR,2BA$1.50
Trumbull Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
Westwill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
University ClubTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.71
Friendship Meadows LDHA2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
St. Antoine Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.58
691 Seward1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.54
New Center CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.06
The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$1.73
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Art Center, Detroit, MI

Ranked #25

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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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