Cheap Homes for Rent in the Cultural Center Historic District Detroit, MI from $1,100 (8 Rentals)

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property at 120 Seward Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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120 Seward Ave, Unit 108

120 Seward Ave
DetroitMI48202

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property at 702 E Ferry St

$1,500

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$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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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 1 Bed unit found at Friendship Meadows Senior LDHA priced from $445. New Center Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $585. Here are the most affordable Cultural Center Historic District apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Friendship Meadows Senior LDHA1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$445
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$663

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

As of July 10, 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
Friendship Meadows Senior LDHA2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Union at Midtown2x2 Individual Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
The RichmondOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
The Debora0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.73
691 Seward1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.41
New Center CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.06
DREAMTROITType B studioStudio ,1BA$1.72

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Cultural Center Historic District, Detroit, MI

Ranked #27

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cultural Center Historic District

What type of rentals are currently available in Cultural Center Historic District?

There are currently 260 Apartments for Rent in Cultural Center Historic District, MI with pricing that ranges from $445 to $3,500. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cultural Center Historic District ranging from $1,100 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cultural Center Historic District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cultural Center Historic District ranges from $1,100 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,125.

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