Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Medical Center Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (40 Rentals)

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Corktown Ash Apartments
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$1,049 - $1,800
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$1,014 - $1,765
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$1,049 - $1,800
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Corktown Ash Apartments

1533 Ash StDetroit, MI 48208
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The Alexandrine
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$1,099 - $1,875
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$1,099 - $1,875

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$1,099 - $1,875
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The Alexandrine

664 W Alexandrine StDetroit, MI 48201
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92 E Forest Ave
$1,100 - $2,500
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92 E Forest Ave

92 E Forest AveDetroit, MI 48201
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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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Orchestra Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Orchestra Tower

3501 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48201
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Medical Center Courts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Medical Center Courts

4276 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48201
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The Isabelle
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Isabelle

51 W PalmerDetroit, MI 48202
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Selden Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Selden Manor

686 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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Newberry Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newberry Hall

100 E Willis StDetroit, MI 48201
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St. Antoine Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St. Antoine Gardens

5203 Chrysler DrDetroit, MI 48202
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634 Selden St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

634 Selden St

634 Selden StDetroit, MI 48201
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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 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 LDHA1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$445
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$663
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$790
The BelcrestStudio Co-LivingStudio,1BA$820
The Hamilton Midtown DetroitMicro StudioStudio,1BA$830
The BarlumStudioStudio,1BA$899
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$899
WellesleyStudioStudio,1BA$899
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
Sheridan CourtStudioStudio,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medical Center, MI

As of March 24, 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 Studio Model at E & B Brewery Lofts starting at $1,295 with a $1.10 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
E & B Brewery LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.10
The CommodoreFurnished 1 -Bedroom Apt.1BR,1BA$1.56
Friendship Meadows LDHA2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Sheridan Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
73 E Palmer St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.88
WellesleyStudioStudio ,1BA$1.50
71 Garfield StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.80
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.72
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe HancockStudio ,1BA$1.94

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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 $990.

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

The cheapest apartment in Medical Center is Friendship Meadows LDHA which is listed at $445, while the average apartment in Medical Center costs $2,050.

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 54 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 $463 which is $1,587 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Medical Center.

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