1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the City Center Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI (52 Rentals)

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property at 555 Brush St

$1,335 - $2,195

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555 Brush St

DetroitMI48226

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David Whitney Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

David Whitney Building

1 Park AveDetroit, MI 48226
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525 W Lafayette Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

525 W Lafayette Blvd

525 W Lafayette BlvdDetroit, MI 48226
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Library Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Library Lofts

1250 Library StDetroit, MI 48226
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Berwin
1 Bedroom Apartments

Berwin

481-489 Henry StDetroit, MI 48201
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Claridge
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Claridge

459-467 Henry StDetroit, MI 48201
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2001 Park Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2001 Park Ave

2001 Park AveDetroit, MI 48226

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The Reckmeyer
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Reckmeyer

1322-1336 Broadway StDetroit, MI 48226
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1450 6th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1450 6th St

1450 6th StDetroit, MI 48226
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Bretton Hall
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Bretton Hall

439 Henry StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Malcomson
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The Malcomson

1215 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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The Elliott Building
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The Elliott Building

10 Grand River AveDetroit, MI 48226
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Broderick Tower
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Broderick Tower

10 Witherell StDetroit, MI 48226
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Himelhoch Apartments
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Himelhoch Apartments

1545 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48226
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City Center Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Largest Available City Center Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the City Center Detroit area of Detroit, MI is found at The Ferguson and is listed at 1,160 square feet priced from $2,065. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The FergusonThe Herbert1,160 Sq Ft$2,065
The Claridge Apartments1bed/ 1bath990 Sq Ft$1,400
The Lofts of Merchants RowA23968 Sq Ft$1,690
Residences at 150 Bagley1x1.5 E893 Sq Ft$2,295
The Albert - Capitol Park1 Bedroom Unit - A12876 Sq Ft$1,845
The Millie on BrushA1d - Deluxe840 Sq Ft$1,350
Fyfe ApartmentsA3 (One Bedroom / One Bathroom)828 Sq Ft$1,475
The Kales Building1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom600 Sq Ft$1,807

Cheapest Available City Center Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit City Center Detroit of Detroit, MI is the One Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935) Model starting from $935 at New Cadillac Square Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in City Center Detroit is currently $1,853. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935)$935
Fyfe ApartmentsA2 (One Bedroom / One Bathroom Classic)$1,095
The AshleyThe Theodore$1,200
Residences at 150 Bagley1x1 Affordable F2$1,285
Washington Park ApartmentsA2d - Deluxe$1,290
The Millie on BrushA1d - Deluxe$1,350
Briggs HouzeOne Bedroom, One and Half Bath$1,350
The Claridge Apartments1bed/ 1bath$1,400
Philip Houze1 Bedroom$1,499
The Albert - Capitol Park1 Bedroom Unit - A7$1,500

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Michigan and customized analysis for Central Detroit. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom City Center Detroit Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in City Center Detroit with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in City Center Detroit is at New Cadillac Square Apartments listed at $935.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom City Center Detroit Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Center Detroit is $1,853.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom City Center Detroit Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in City Center Detroit is a 1,160 square feet unit starting from $2,065 at The Ferguson.

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