Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cultural Center Historic District Detroit, MI from $400 (86 Rentals)

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92 E Forest Ave
$1,100 - $2,500
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$1,100 - $2,500
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92 E Forest Ave

92 E Forest AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Elaine Lofts
$1,250 - $1,850
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Elaine Lofts

5918 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Lofts on Mack
$1,250 - $1,450
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$1,250 - $1,450
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The Lofts on Mack

240 Mack AveDetroit, MI 48201
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property at 658 W Forest Ave

$1,275

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$1,275
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

658 W Forest Ave, Unit 3

658 W Forest Ave
DetroitMI48201

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property at 272 Hendrie St

$1,425

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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272 Hendrie St

DetroitMI48202
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Hancock Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hancock Court

665 W Hancock StDetroit, MI 48201
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Valson
1 Bedroom Apartments

Valson

5855 4th StDetroit, MI 48202

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The Renaud & Touraine
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Renaud & Touraine

4762-4744 2nd AveDetroit, MI 48201
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University Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Meadows

4500 Trumbull StDetroit, MI 48208
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The Belnord
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Belnord

324 Hendrie StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Richmond
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Richmond

656 Lothrop RdDetroit, MI 48202
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71 Garfield St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

71 Garfield St

71 Garfield StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Villa Lante
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Villa Lante

663 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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Cultural Center Historic District, Detroit, MI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$663
The BelcrestStudio Co-LivingStudio,1BA$783
691 Seward1B/1B1BR,1BA$786
Sterling ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$872
The BarlumStudioStudio,1BA$899
Westwill Apartments MidtownThe Mack1BR,1BA$900
Pallister Plaisance Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
The Isabelle0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
The Debora0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cultural Center Historic District, MI

As of June 06, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palmer Court ApartmentsMarket Rent 2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.27
Brainard Street Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.21
The AbingtonLarge two Bedroom Corner w/Breakfast Bar2BR,1BA$1.70
The CommodoreFurnished 1 -Bedroom Apt.1BR,1BA$1.56
Westwill Apartments MidtownThe Canfield2BR,1BA$1.80
University ClubOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
691 Seward1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.41
New Center CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.06
Pallister Plaisance Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.84
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe HancockStudio ,1BA$1.94

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

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Cultural Center Historic District, Detroit, MI

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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Cultural Center Historic District, Detroit, and the greater Detroit area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $2,500.

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 16 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 $443 which is $2,057 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cultural Center Historic District.

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