Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Medical Center Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $445 (84 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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The Lofts on Mack

240 Mack AveDetroit, MI 48201
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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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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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Heather Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Hall

3444 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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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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CATHEDRAL TOWER APARTMENTSThe WarrenStudio,1BA$663
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$750
The Rochelle aka Fourth WillisStudio1BR,1BA$850
Brentwood1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
The AmoThe Peterboro1BR,1BA$900
City Place DetroitStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
The BarlumStudioStudio,1BA$905
The Hive on RussellStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$905
The PavilionAntietamStudio,1BA$949
The Isabelle0BR/1.0BAStudio,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 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
Elaine Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Union at Midtown2x2 Individual Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
The PavilionNicolet1BR,1BA$1.83
The Rochelle aka Fourth WillisStudio1BR,1BA$1.70
Heather HallStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.63

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Medical Center, Detroit, MI

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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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