Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $700 (27 Rentals)

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555 Brush St

DetroitMI48226
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Broderick Tower
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Broderick Tower

10 Witherell StDetroit, MI 48226
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The Malcomson
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Malcomson

1215 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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Security Trust Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Security Trust Lofts

735 Griswold StDetroit, MI 48226
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City Center Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

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 New Cadillac Square Apartments priced from $795. Town Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable City Center Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsStudio / One Bathroom ($795)Studio,1BA$795
Town ResidencesS8Studio,1BA$895
Fyfe ApartmentsS2 (Studio / One Bathroom Classic)Studio,1BA$895
eXchange ApartmentsS2af (Affordable Housing)Studio,1BA$995
Briggs HouzeStudioStudio,1BA$999
28GrandUnit BStudio,1BA$1,000
Philip HouzeStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
The AshleyThe Theodore1BR,1BA$1,200
Residences at 150 Bagley1x1 Affordable F21BR,1BA$1,285
The FarwellX01-38Studio,1BA$1,330

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center Detroit, MI

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center Detroit area is the $2.23 price per square foot X05 Model at Capitol Park Lofts in the in the Necklace District neighborhood starting from $2,630. The second greatest value City Center Detroit apartment is the The Herbert Model at The Ferguson starting at $2,240 with a $1.93 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Capitol Park LoftsX052BR,2BA$2.23
The FergusonThe Herbert1BR,1BA$1.93
743 Beaubien St, Unit 303743 Beaubien St1BR,1BA$1.35
The Griswold2 Bed 2 Bath "D"2BR,2BA$2.16
The Claridge Apartments1bed/ 1bath1BR,1BA$1.36
The Millie on BrushAd - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.80
New Cadillac Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom ($935)1BR,1BA$1.56
Philip HouzeStudioStudio ,1BA$2.04
Fyfe ApartmentsS1 (Studio / One Bathroom)Studio ,1BA$1.96
Town ResidencesS14Studio ,1BA$2.09

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Michigan, including Detroit. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the City Center Detroit Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

84 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Detroit Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in City Center Detroit?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in City Center Detroit is at New Cadillac Square Apartments listed at $795.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Detroit Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Detroit Apartment is $935 at New Cadillac Square Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom City Center Detroit Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in City Center Detroit is starting from $1,495 at The Millie on Brush.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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