Cheap Apartments for Rent in the New Center Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (28 Rentals)

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Mimosa Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mimosa Apartments

1360 Seward StDetroit, MI 48206
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660 Hazelwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

660 Hazelwood

660 Hazelwood StDetroit, MI 48202

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The Richmond
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Richmond

656 Lothrop RdDetroit, MI 48202
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The Abington
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Abington

700 Seward 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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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$600
HolbrookCortez Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$630
Seward ManorLarge StudioStudio,1BA$695
100 GlynnUnit E1BR,1BA$725
Hazelwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$746
691 SewardNew Center 1 Bed - 1 Month Free, Waived App Fee...1BR,1BA$883
The AbingtonJunior One-Bedroom A1BR,1BA$975
Bethune LoftsStudio1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Center Detroit, MI

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Center Detroit area is the $0.57 price per square foot 86 Englewood St Model at 86 Englewood St, Unit 92 in the in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value New Center Detroit apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 120 Glynn Ct. starting at $2,550 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Midtown Detroit 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.
86 Englewood St, Unit 9286 Englewood St4BR,1BA$0.57
120 Glynn Ct.3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.21
68 E Philadelphia St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.89
Northend Village3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.16
664 Gladstone Ave, Unit 664 Gladstone Ave664 Gladstone Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
1125 Pingree StHouse3BR,1BA$1.28
Hazelwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17
New Center CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.06
100 GlynnUnit E1BR,1BA$1.32
Hazelwood ManorStudioStudio ,1BA$1.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
New Center Detroit, Detroit, MI

Ranked #49

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Michigan, including Detroit. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,050.

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

The cheapest apartment in New Center Detroit is 100 Glynn which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in New Center Detroit costs $2,522.

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 32 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 $193 which is $2,329 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Center Detroit.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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