
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Core City Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $750 (10 Rentals)


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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 | $920 | $650 | $1,600 |
Core City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,011 | $750 | $1,425 |
| Core City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,372 | $650 | $1,840 |
| Core City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,213 | $2,195 | $2,230 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Core City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Core City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Core City is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Core City?
The cheapest apartment in Core City is Scovel Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Core City costs $2,215.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Core City?
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 13 regular apartments in Core City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Core City?
Cheap apartments in Core City have an average cost of $969 which is $1,246 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Core City.
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