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Roberts III Apartments
3901 Grand River AveDetroit, MI 48208
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Core City Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $700 (17 Rentals)
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JD Baer House
4305 TrumbullDetroit, MI 48208
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3747 Scovel Pl
3747 Scovel PlDetroit, MI 48208
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4702 Commonwealth St
4702 Commonwealth StDetroit, MI 48208
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4533 Horatio St
4533 Horatio StDetroit, MI 48210
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2826 14th St
2826 14th StDetroit, MI 48216
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Bullock-Green HDWE
2556 Michigan AveDetroit, MI 48216
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1740 W Grand Blvd
1740 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48208
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4304 Trumbull
4304 TrumbullDetroit, MI 48208
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4535 Commonwealth St
4535 Commonwealth StDetroit, MI 48208
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University Meadows
4500 Trumbull StDetroit, MI 48208
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Freedom Place Apartments
1101 W Warren AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Core City Estates
3540 Harrison StDetroit, MI 48208
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Trumbull Terrace
4434-4444 Trumbull StDetroit, MI 48208
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Riverside Estates
1800 Magnolia StDetroit, MI 48208
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Mildred Smith Manor II
1303 W Forest AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Warren West Apartments
4100 W Warren AveDetroit, MI 48210
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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 | $1,000 | $700 | $1,600 |
| Core City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $997 | $750 | $1,425 |
| Core City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,399 | $1,057 | $1,840 |
| Core City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,478 | $2,195 | $3,250 |
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Cheapest Available Core City Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Core City area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Scovel Apartments priced from $700. Preserve on Ash - Phase I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,014. Here are the most affordable Core City apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scovel Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Preserve on Ash - Phase I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,014 |
| 4535 Commonwealth St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Core City, MI
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Core City area is the $1.72 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Preserve on Ash - Phase I in the in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $2,180. The second greatest value Core City apartment is the 5238 Commonwealth St Model at 5238 Commonwealth St starting at $3,250 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Core City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Preserve on Ash - Phase I | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| 5238 Commonwealth St | 5238 Commonwealth St | 3BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| 4844 Commonwealth St, Unit UB | 4844 Commonwealth St | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 4848 Commonwealth St, Unit 4 | 4848 Commonwealth St | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Scovel Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.32 |
| 4535 Commonwealth St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
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 $1,100.
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 $2,230.
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 12 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 $833 which is $1,397 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Core City.
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