Cheap Homes for Rent in the New Center Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $1,000 (15 Rentals)

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120 Seward Ave, Unit 108

120 Seward Ave
DetroitMI48202

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Center Detroit, MI

As of July 21, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about New Center Detroit

What type of rentals are currently available in New Center Detroit?

There are currently 145 Apartments for Rent in New Center Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $585 to $3,500. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Center Detroit ranging from $1,040 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in New Center Detroit?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in New Center Detroit ranges from $1,040 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,011.

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