
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the New Center Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (45 Rentals)
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Hazelwood Manor

Cathedral Arts Apartments

80 Seward Apartments

Holbrook
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Hazelwood Apartments

691 Seward

75 W Palmer Ave

1613 Virginia Park St

741 Seward Ave

The Barlum

894-896 W Euclid St

855-857 Blaine St
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1408 Glynn Ct

892-894 Gladstone Ave

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70 Holbrook

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Historic Style, Modern Comforts, Prime Location

ONE11 COLLECTION - HAMTRAMCK
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New Center, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Center Studio Apartments | $1,076 | $585 | $1,635 |
| New Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,289 | $464 | $1,950 |
| New Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $607 | $3,750 |
| New Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $1,045 | $2,772 |
| New Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,025 | $1,200 | $3,518 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the New Center Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Cheapest Available New Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the New Center 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 apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Center Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $585 |
| 120 Glynn Ct. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| Hazelwood Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
| Holbrook | Cortez Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $630 |
| Seward Manor | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| 100 Glynn | Unit E | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Hazelwood Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $771 |
| 691 Seward | New Center 1 Bed - 1 Month Free & Waived App Fe... | 1BR,1BA | $786 |
| The Abington | Studio | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| The Belcrest | Co-Living Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Center, MI
As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Center 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 apartment is the 9618 Joseph Campau St Model at 9618 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9618 2S starting at $2,700 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Downtown Hamtramck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Englewood St, Unit 92 | 86 Englewood St | 4BR,1BA | $0.57 |
| 9618 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9618 2S | 9618 Joseph Campau St | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 68 E Philadelphia St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| 7428 Dunedin St, Unit 1 | 7428 Dunedin St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 7426 Dunedin St, Unit LL | 7426 Dunedin St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Historic Style, Modern Comforts, Prime Location | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 2647 Edwin St, Unit #2 | 2647 Edwin St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Hazelwood Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| New Center Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.06 |
| Hazelwood Manor | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.20 |
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Read ArticleThe Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in New Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in New Center is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in New Center?
The cheapest apartment in New Center is 100 Glynn which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in New Center costs $5,132.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in New 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 27 regular apartments in New 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 New Center?
Cheap apartments in New Center have an average cost of $249 which is $4,883 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Center.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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