Cheap Apartments for Rent in the New Center Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (59 Rentals)

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Mimosa Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mimosa Apartments

1360 Seward StDetroit, MI 48206
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Valson
1 Bedroom Apartments

Valson

5855 4th StDetroit, MI 48202
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Manning Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Manning Manor

2258 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48208
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660 Hazelwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

660 Hazelwood

660 Hazelwood StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Belnord
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Belnord

324 Hendrie StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Richmond
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Richmond

656 Lothrop RdDetroit, MI 48202
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Seward Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Seward Gardens

870 Seward StDetroit, MI 48202
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The Abington
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Abington

700 Seward StDetroit, MI 48202
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Glynn Courts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glynn Courts

1415 Glynn CtDetroit, MI 48206
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New Center, Detroit, MI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Center CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$585
120 Glynn Ct.StudioStudio,1BA$595
Hazelwood ManorStudioStudio,1BA$600
HolbrookStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$630
Seward ManorLarge StudioStudio,1BA$695
100 GlynnUnit E1BR,1BA$725
Hazelwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$746
691 Seward1B/1B1BR,1BA$808
The BelcrestCo-Living StudioStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Center, MI

As of November 06, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
86 Englewood St, Unit 9286 Englewood St4BR,1BA$0.57
9618 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9618 2S9618 Joseph Campau St2BR,2BA$1.15
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
Historic Style, Modern Comforts, Prime Loc1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.18
2647 Edwin St, Unit #22647 Edwin St2BR,1BA$1.00
Hazelwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17
New Center CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.06
Hazelwood ManorStudioStudio ,1BA$1.20

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Detroit. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the New Center Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $2,524.

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 35 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 $203 which is $2,321 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Center.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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