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Henry Street Apartments
439 Henry StDetroit, MI 48201
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $660 (42 Rentals)
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New Cadillac Square Apartments
111 Cadillac SqDetroit, MI 48226
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Town Residences
1511 1st StDetroit, MI 48226
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Philip Houze
415 Clifford StDetroit, MI 48226
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28Grand
28 W Grand River AveDetroit, MI 48226
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Fyfe Apartments
10 W Adams AveDetroit, MI 48226
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The Claridge Apartments
1514 Washington BlvdDetroit, MI 48226
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Washington Park Apartments
1431 Washington BlvdDetroit, MI 48226
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The Ashley
1526 Centre StDetroit, MI 48226
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The Broderick Tower (MCI)
10 Witherell StDetroit, MI 48226
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Detroit Savings Bank
1212 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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eXchange Apartments
310 Gratiot AveDetroit, MI 48226
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Capitol Park Lofts
1145 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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The Millie on Brush
555-575 Brush AveDetroit, MI 48226
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CBD Detroit Apartments
313 Park AveDetroit, MI 48226
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The Farwell
1249 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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The Lofts of Merchants Row
1247 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48226
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The Stott
1150 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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743 Beaubien St, Unit 303
743 Beaubien StDetroit, MI 48226
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Elliott Building R
10 Grand River AveDetroit, MI 48226
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The Albert - Capitol Park
1214-1230 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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The Kales Building
76 W Adams AveDetroit, MI 48226
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The Press/321
321 W Lafayette BlvdDetroit, MI 48226
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The Ferguson
1448 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48226
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35 W Grand River AveDetroit, MI 48226
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1265 Washington BlvdDetroit, MI 48226
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525 W Lafayette Blvd, Unit 16C
525 W Lafayette BlvdDetroit, MI 48226
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The Forefront Detroit
1324-1336 Porter StDetroit, MI 48226
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1117 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
525 W Lafayette Blvd, Unit 21C
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Kamper Stevens Senior Community
1410 Washington BlvdDetroit, MI 48226
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Briggs Houze
114 W Adams RdDetroit, MI 48226
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Residences at 150 Bagley
150 Bagley StDetroit, MI 48226
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Security Trust Lofts
735 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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Kasa Cadillac Square Detroit
139 Cadillac SqDetroit, MI 48226
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David Whitney Building
1 Park AveDetroit, MI 48226
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FORT SHELBY
525 W Lafayette BlvdDetroit, MI 48226
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Broadway Lofts
1323-1325 Broadway StDetroit, MI 48226
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The Malcomson
1215 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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Fourteen56
1456 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48226
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City Center Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Center Detroit?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Center Detroit Studio Apartments | $1,320 | $660 | $1,950 |
| City Center Detroit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,943 | $935 | $5,240 |
| City Center Detroit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,004 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| City Center Detroit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,136 | $3,200 | $7,290 |
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Cheapest Available City Center Detroit Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center Detroit area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Henry Street Apartments priced from $660. New Cadillac Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable City Center Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $660 |
| New Cadillac Square Apartments | Studio / One Bathroom ($795) | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Fyfe Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,110 |
| 28Grand | Unit B | Studio,1BA | $1,110 |
| The Claridge Apartments | Penthouse Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Ashley | The Theodore | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Broderick Tower (MCI) | The Crane | Studio,1BA | $1,248 |
| eXchange Apartments | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
| Capitol Park Lofts | Luxury Living in the Heart of Capitol Park! **I... | 1BR,1BA | $1,369 |
| Detroit Savings Bank | X05 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center Detroit, MI
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Center Detroit area is the $1.40 price per square foot 743 Beaubien St Model at 743 Beaubien St, Unit 303 in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $1,545. The second greatest value City Center Detroit apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Model at The Kales Building starting at $2,178 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Necklace District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center Detroit apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 743 Beaubien St, Unit 303 | 743 Beaubien St | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| The Kales Building | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.17 |
| 525 W Lafayette Blvd, Unit 16C | 525 W Lafayette Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Elliott Building R | The Anchor | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| The Millie on Brush | A2PH - Penthouse | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Henry Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| The Lofts of Merchants Row | A02 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Philip Houze | One Bedroom, One Bath (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| New Cadillac Square Apartments | One Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935) | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| The Claridge Apartments | Penthouse Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.98 |
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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.
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