
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cultural Center Historic District Detroit, MI from $400 (90 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Cultural Center Historic District area of Detroit.


New Center Commons

The Richmond

3525 Cass Ave

71 Garfield St

The Abington

127 Seward Ave, Unit Studio

6465 Sterling St

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5918 St. Antoine St, Unit 201

73 E Palmer St, Unit 103

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University Club

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The Lofts on Mack

73 E Palmer St, Unit B1

The Commodore

127 Seward Ave, Unit 102

The Auburn

644 E Ferry St

702 E Ferry St
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4207 4th St

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Hancock Court

The Renaud & Touraine

University Meadows

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The Belnord

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Cultural Center Historic District, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cultural Center Historic District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cultural Center Historic District Studio Apartments | $1,127 | $585 | $1,700 |
| Cultural Center Historic District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $445 | $2,665 |
| Cultural Center Historic District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,911 | $705 | $3,500 |
| Cultural Center Historic District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,935 | $950 | $3,250 |
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There are currently 90 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Cultural Center Historic District Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Cheapest Available Cultural Center Historic District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cultural Center Historic District area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at New Center Commons priced from $585. CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $663. Here are the most affordable Cultural Center Historic District apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Center Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $585 |
| CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS | The Warren | Studio,1BA | $663 |
| The Richmond | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| 691 Seward | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $786 |
| DREAMTROIT | Type B studio | Studio,1BA | $883 |
| 71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Brentwood | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Barlum | Studio | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| Pallister Plaisance Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Isabelle | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cultural Center Historic District, MI
As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cultural Center Historic District area is the $1.27 price per square foot Market Rent 2 Bed Model at Palmer Court Apartments in the in the Art Center neighborhood starting from $1,603. The second greatest value Cultural Center Historic District apartment is the 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Brainard Street Apartments starting at $1,449 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Necklace District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cultural Center Historic District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Court Apartments | Market Rent 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Brainard Street Apartments | 3 Beds, 1.5 baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| The Commodore | Furnished 1 -Bedroom Apt. | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Union at Midtown | 2x2 Individual Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| The Debora | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.73 |
| 691 Seward | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| New Center Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.06 |
| DREAMTROIT | Type B studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.73 |
| 71 Garfield St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.80 |
| The Richmond | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cultural Center Historic District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cultural Center Historic District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cultural Center Historic District is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cultural Center Historic District?
The cheapest apartment in Cultural Center Historic District is New Center Commons which is listed at $605, while the average apartment in Cultural Center Historic District costs $1,777.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cultural Center Historic District?
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 10 regular apartments in Cultural Center Historic District 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 Cultural Center Historic District?
Cheap apartments in Cultural Center Historic District have an average cost of $321 which is $1,456 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cultural Center Historic District.
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