Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the City Center Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $935 (30 Rentals)

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Exploring Metro Detroit: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Rental Guide

Looking for an apartment near Detroit? Our local expert guides you through 12 of Metro Detroit's best communities across four distinct corridors to help you find the perfect fit.

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The Press/321
$1,790
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$1,745 - $1,880
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$1,745 - $1,880
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 24

The Press/321

321 W Lafayette BlvdDetroit, MI 48226
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35W
$1,810 - $1,930
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$1,900 - $2,365
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$1,900 - $2,365
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35W

35 W Grand River AveDetroit, MI 48226
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Book Tower
$2,005 - $3,135
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$1,950 - $3,380
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$1,950 - $3,380
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Book Tower

1265 Washington BlvdDetroit, MI 48226
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The Ferguson
$2,040 - $2,075
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$1,845 - $2,165
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$1,845 - $2,165
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 14

The Ferguson

1448 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48226
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$2,500

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$2,500
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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

2003 Brooklyn, Unit 202

2003 Brooklyn
DetroitMI48226

The Detroit Insiders Renting Guide: A Local's Look Under the Hood

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David Whitney Building

1 Park AveDetroit, MI 48226
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Detroit Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in City Center Detroit?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in City Center Detroit is under $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center Detroit?

The cheapest apartment in City Center Detroit is New Cadillac Square Apartments which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in City Center Detroit costs $1,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in City Center Detroit?

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 12 regular apartments in City Center Detroit that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Exploring Metro Detroit: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Rental Guide

Written by: Tim Brown

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Metro Detroit. As covered in other articles, the City of Detroit has much to offer to renters.

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Relocate to Detroit: Top Neighborhoods and Apartment Options Near Major Area Employers

Written by: Tim Brown

The auto industry remains the largest employment sector in the Motor City and surrounding communities, though the metro area has a significant presence in other sectors, including medical and financial services.

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The Detroit Insider's Renting Guide: A Locals Look Under the Hood of Motown

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s and have witnessed the city and its surrounding metro area undergo a renaissance.

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

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Detroit is an exciting and vibrant city with many educational and employment opportunities, and many neighborhoods to choose from while attending school.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.