
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Medical Center Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $445 (84 Rentals)
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CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS

The Amo

The Hamilton Midtown Detroit

The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis

The Belcrest

Brentwood

City Place Detroit

The Barlum

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Elaine Lofts

73 E Palmer St, Unit 202

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Brush Watson

E & B Brewery Lofts

The James Scott Mansion

Piquette Flats

Eddystone

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The Auburn

644 E Ferry St

702 E Ferry St

626 E Ferry St

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The Residences at City Modern

4207 4th St

Palmer Court Apartments
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5918 St. Antoine St, Unit 405

Hancock Court

The Renaud & Touraine

Heather Hall

The Belnord

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The Villa Lante

Devenir District- 439 Selden

TheFinnMidtown
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Medical Center, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Medical Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Center Studio Apartments | $1,119 | $663 | $2,500 |
| Medical Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,521 | $445 | $2,665 |
| Medical Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,997 | $971 | $3,400 |
| Medical Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,097 | $950 | $4,480 |
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There are currently 84 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Medical Center Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Cheapest Available Medical Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Medical Center area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS priced from $663. Heather Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Medical Center apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS | The Warren | Studio,1BA | $663 |
| Heather Hall | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Brentwood | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Amo | The Peterboro | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| City Place Detroit | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| The Barlum | Studio | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| The Hive on Russell | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| The Pavilion | Antietam | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| The Isabelle | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medical Center, MI
As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Medical Center 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 Medical Center 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 Medical Center 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 |
| E & B Brewery Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.10 |
| The Commodore | Furnished 1 -Bedroom Apt. | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Westwill Apartments Midtown | The Canfield | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Elaine Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Union at Midtown | 2x2 Individual Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| The Pavilion | Nicolet | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| The Rochelle aka Fourth Willis | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Heather Hall | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Medical Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Medical Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Medical Center is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Medical Center?
The cheapest apartment in Medical Center is CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Medical Center costs $1,432.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Medical Center?
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 Medical Center 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 Medical Center?
Cheap apartments in Medical Center have an average cost of $239 which is $1,193 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Medical Center.
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