Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cultural Center Historic District Detroit, MI from $400 (90 Rentals)

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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
$1,350 - $1,450
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$1,350 - $1,450

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The Lofts on Mack

240 Mack AveDetroit, MI 48201
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property at 702 E Ferry St

$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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702 E Ferry St

DetroitMI48202

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$1,575 - $1,600

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4207 4th St

DetroitMI48201
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Valson
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Valson

5855 4th StDetroit, MI 48202
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Hancock Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hancock Court

665 W Hancock StDetroit, MI 48201
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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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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 Richmond1B/1B1BR,1BA$745
691 Seward1B/1B1BR,1BA$786
DREAMTROITType B studioStudio,1BA$883
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$899
Brentwood1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
The BarlumStudioStudio,1BA$905
Pallister Plaisance Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
The Isabelle0BR/1.0BAStudio,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 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 CommodoreFurnished 1 -Bedroom Apt.1BR,1BA$1.56
Union at Midtown2x2 Individual Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
The Debora0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.73
691 Seward1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.41
New Center CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.06
DREAMTROITType B studioStudio ,1BA$1.73
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.80
The Richmond1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.75

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Cultural Center Historic District, Detroit, MI

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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 $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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