Cheap Apartments for Rent in the New Center Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (63 Rentals)

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Bethune Lofts
$1,050 - $1,850
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Bethune Lofts

1800 W Bethune StDetroit, MI 48206
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West Euclid Gateway
$1,150 - $1,300
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$1,150 - $1,300
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

West Euclid Gateway

1534 W Euclid StDetroit, MI 48206
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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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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Mimosa Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mimosa Apartments

1360 Seward StDetroit, MI 48206
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Marwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marwood Apartments

53 Marston StDetroit, MI 48202
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Seward Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Seward Manor

1190 Seward StDetroit, MI 48206
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Bedford Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bedford Apartments

1160 Seward StDetroit, MI 48202
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660 Hazelwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

660 Hazelwood

660 Hazelwood StDetroit, MI 48202
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Seward Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Seward Gardens

870 Seward StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Driscol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Driscol

605 Hazelwood StDetroit, MI 48202
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1125 Pingree St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1125 Pingree St

1125 Pingree StDetroit, MI 48202
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$1,200

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120 Seward Ave, Unit 108

120 Seward Ave
DetroitMI48202
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Village Center
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village Center

901 PallisterDetroit, MI 48202
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New Center Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available New Center Detroit Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the New Center Detroit area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at New Center Commons priced from $585. 120 Glynn Ct. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable New Center Detroit apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
120 Glynn Ct.StudioStudio,1BA$595
Hazelwood ManorStudioStudio,1BA$650
100 Glynn1 bedroom1BR,1BA$725
The Richmond1B/1B1BR,1BA$745
Hazelwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
691 Seward1B/1B1BR,1BA$786
HolbrookCortez Studio 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
80 Seward Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Pallister Plaisance Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Center Detroit, MI

As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Center Detroit area is the $0.91 price per square foot single famiy home Model at 330 Westminster St in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value New Center Detroit apartment is the 249 Custer St Model at 249 Custer St, Unit Upper starting at $1,775 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Art Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Center Detroit apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
330 Westminster Stsingle famiy home3BR,1BA$0.91
249 Custer St, Unit Upper249 Custer St3BR,1BA$1.26
West Euclid Gateway3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.00
50 Westminster3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.25
536 Holbrook St, Unit 1536 Holbrook St3BR,1BA$1.30
534 Holbrook St, Unit 1534 Holbrook St3BR,1BA$1.30
80 Seward Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Hazelwood ManorStudioStudio ,1BA$1.08
New Center CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.06
120 Glynn Ct.StudioStudio ,1BA$1.08

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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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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New Center Detroit, Detroit, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Center Detroit Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in New Center Detroit?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in New Center Detroit is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in New Center Detroit?

The cheapest apartment in New Center Detroit is New Center Commons which is listed at $605, while the average apartment in New Center Detroit costs $1,673.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in New Center Detroit?

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 9 regular apartments in New Center Detroit 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 New Center Detroit?

Cheap apartments in New Center Detroit have an average cost of $297 which is $1,376 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Center Detroit.

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Detroit is an exciting and vibrant city with many educational and employment opportunities, and many neighborhoods to choose from while attending school.

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