
Apartments for Rent in the Core City Neighborhood of Detroit, MI (60 Rentals)


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Canfield Apartments

Wabash Flats

Roberts III Apartments

Scovel Apartments

2313 17th St

3410 Rosa Parks Blvd

4530 Commonwealth St, Unit 1

Fountain Court Cooperative
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5305-5319 McKinley St

1792 W Willis St

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3320 14th St

4707 Commonwealth St

1730 Magnolia St

4527 Commonwealth St

4563 Commonwealth St
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4702 Commonwealth St

1535 W Canfield St

4852 Commonwealth St

JD Baer House

2831 14th St

Algonquin Apartments

1531 W Warren Ave

2826 14th St

4743 Trumbull St

2817-2819 14th St
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4304 Trumbull

3930 Trumbull

5201 Commonwealth St

5217 Commonwealth St

1740 W Grand Blvd

Bullock-Green HDWE

4533 Horatio St

4150 Lincoln St

3747 Scovel Pl

2715 Rosa Parks Blvd
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1791 W Grand Blvd

1887-1889 W Grand Blvd

Core City West Village

Core City Estates

Core City Estates I

Alberta W. King Village

Castle Lofts

Riverside Estates

Meadows of Honor

The Charlene Apartments
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Core City, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Core City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core City Studio Apartments | $782 | $650 | $950 |
| Core City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,127 | $941 | $1,425 |
| Core City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,419 | $1,057 | $1,840 |
| Core City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,213 | $2,195 | $2,230 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Core City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,416 | $1,250 | $3,250 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 60 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Core City Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Core City
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Core City area of Detroit, MI?
As of today, August 22, 2026, there are currently 60 available Core City apartments priced from $650 to $2,230, with an average monthly rent of $1,330.
How much are Studio apartments in Core City?
There are currently 11 Studio Apartments in Core City with rent ranges from $650 to $950 with an average price of $782.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Core City Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Core City ranges from $941 to $1,425 with an average monthly rent of $1,127.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Core City cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Core City range from $1,057 to $1,840. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,419.
How expensive are Core City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 10 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Core City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,195 to $2,230 - averaging $2,213 for the location.
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