Cheap Homes for Rent in City Center Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $1,600 (12 Rentals)

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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 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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center Detroit, MI

As of November 16, 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

Frequently Asked Questions about City Center Detroit

What type of rentals are currently available in City Center Detroit?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in City Center Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $795 to $7,200. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in City Center Detroit ranging from $1,650 to $3,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in City Center Detroit?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in City Center Detroit ranges from $1,650 to $3,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,462.

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