Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Medical Center Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (82 Rentals)

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The Lofts on Mack
$1,250 - $1,450
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$1,250 - $1,450
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Lofts on Mack

240 Mack AveDetroit, MI 48201
Transit Friendly
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Elaine Lofts
$1,250 - $1,850
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$1,250 - $1,850
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Elaine Lofts

5918 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48202
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property at 702 E Ferry St

$1,550

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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702 E Ferry St

DetroitMI48202
property at 4207 4th St

$1,575 - $1,600

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4207 4th St

DetroitMI48201

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Hancock Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hancock Court

665 W Hancock StDetroit, MI 48201
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MLK on 2nd
1 Bedroom Apartments

MLK on 2nd

3515 2nd AveDetroit, 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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The Belnord
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Belnord

324 Hendrie StDetroit, MI 48202
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Heather Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Hall

3444 2nd AveDetroit, 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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TheFinnMidtown
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

TheFinnMidtown

678 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Orington
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Orington

459 Prentis StDetroit, MI 48201
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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Medical Center, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Medical Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Medical Center area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Friendship Meadows Senior LDHA priced from $445. CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $663. Here are the most affordable Medical Center apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Friendship Meadows Senior LDHA1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$445
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$663
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$780
The AmoThe CliffordStudio,1BA$850
The BelcrestStudio Co-LivingStudio,1BA$895
Brentwood1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$899
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
The BarlumStudioStudio,1BA$905
The CharlotteStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medical Center, MI

As of July 07, 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 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
E & B Brewery LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.10
The CommodoreFurnished 1 -Bedroom Apt.1BR,1BA$1.56
Westwill Apartments MidtownThe Canfield2BR,1BA$1.80
Friendship Meadows Senior LDHA2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Union at Midtown2x2 Individual Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.80
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.70
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe HancockStudio ,1BA$1.94

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Detroit area for Off-Campus Student Housing. Find your perfect Detroit Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Medical Center, Detroit, MI

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

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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 $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Medical Center?

The cheapest apartment in Medical Center is Friendship Meadows Senior LDHA which is listed at $445, while the average apartment in Medical Center costs $2,000.

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 18 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 $230 which is $1,770 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Medical Center.

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