Cheap Homes for Rent in CBD Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $1,200 (16 Rentals)

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CBD, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available CBD Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the CBD area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at New Cadillac Square Apartments priced from $795. Heather Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable CBD apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsStudio / One Bathroom ($795)Studio,1BA$795
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$845
Town ResidencesS8Studio,1BA$895
CBD Detroit ApartmentsStudio Affordable Program Nn-AFFStudio,1BA$895
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in CBD, MI

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the CBD area is the $1.92 price per square foot The Robertson - 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Elton Park Corktown Apartments in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $2,385. The second greatest value CBD apartment is the 743 Beaubien St Model at 743 Beaubien St, Unit 303 starting at $1,485 with a $1.35 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.
Elton Park Corktown ApartmentsThe Robertson - 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.92
743 Beaubien St, Unit 303743 Beaubien StStudio ,1BA$1.35
The Millie on BrushBp - Premium2BR,1BA$1.75
The Claridge Apartments1bed/ 1bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Lafayette Park Place - Detroit, MIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Lafayette TowersFisher1BR,1BA$1.48
Palms EastBalcony1BR,1BA$1.62
Central ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935)1BR,1BA$1.56
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.84

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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 $8,210. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in CBD ranging from $1,200 to $3,650.

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 $1,200 to $3,650 with an average monthly rent of $2,425.

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