Cheap Homes for Rent in CBD Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $1,100 (15 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available CBD Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the CBD area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Heather Hall priced from $705. New Cadillac Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable CBD apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$705
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsStudio / One Bathroom ($795)Studio,1BA$795
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
The AmoThe PeterboroStudio,1BA$900
Town ResidencesS8Studio,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in CBD, MI

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the CBD area is the $1.78 price per square foot CPH - Penthouse Model at The Millie on Brush in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value CBD apartment is the The Quarter Model at Jean Rivard starting at $1,060 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Necklace District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for CBD apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Millie on BrushCPH - Penthouse2BR,2BA$1.78
Jean RivardThe Quarter1BR,1BA$1.27
The Kales Building1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.90
Palms EastBalcony1BR,1BA$1.69
Central Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MIStudioStudio ,1BA$1.69
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935)1BR,1BA$1.56
The Claridge ApartmentsPenthouse StudioStudio ,1BA$1.98
Briggs HouzeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.53

Frequently Asked Questions about CBD

What type of rentals are currently available in CBD?

There are currently 164 Apartments for Rent in CBD, MI with pricing that ranges from $750 to $12,787. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in CBD ranging from $1,100 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in CBD?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in CBD ranges from $1,100 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,149.

Expert Rental Resources

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