
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Art Center Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (34 Rentals)
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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 | $1,002 | $585 | $1,850 |
Art Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $479 | $2,360 |
Art Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,038 | $880 | $3,750 |
Art Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,847 | $950 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Art Center Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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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 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) priced from $479. 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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55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $479 |
New Center Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $585 |
71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Villa Lante Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
691 Seward | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
The Rinaldo | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $925 |
The Belcrest | 04 06 07 Stacks + 1204 - Large Studios | Studio,1BA | $958 |
Strathmore Apartments | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Sheridan Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $990 |
Westwill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,006 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Art Center, MI
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Art 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 Art Center apartment is the 74 Charlotte Model at Hendrie Lofts starting at $1,300 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Art Center 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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Westwill Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Hendrie Lofts | 74 Charlotte | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Willis Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Historic Style, Modern Comforts, Prime Loc | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
University Club | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
691 Seward | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
New Center Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.06 |
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 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 $1,006.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Art Center?
The cheapest apartment in Art Center is 55+ Friendship Meadows (Senior Housing) which is listed at $479, while the average apartment in Art Center costs $2,849.
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 37 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 $300 which is $2,549 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Art Center.
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