Cheap Apartments for Rent in the New Center Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $400 (46 Rentals)

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St Regis House Apartments
$1,000 - $1,900
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$950 - $1,850
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$1,000 - $1,900
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

St Regis House Apartments

3075 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48202
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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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Bedford Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bedford Apartments

1160 Seward 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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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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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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Glynn Courts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glynn Courts

1415 Glynn CtDetroit, MI 48206
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The Driscol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Driscol

605 Hazelwood StDetroit, MI 48202

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11323 Lumpkin St
1 Bedroom Apartments

11323 Lumpkin St

11323 Lumpkin StHamtramck, MI 48212
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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
Bedford ApartmentsStudo PlusStudio,1BA$675
HolbrookDel Rio 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$690
Seward ManorLarge StudioStudio,1BA$695
100 GlynnUnit E1BR,1BA$725
Hazelwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$746
691 Seward1B/1B1BR,1BA$786
The BelcrestCo-Living StudioStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Center, MI

As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Center area is the $0.75 price per square foot 9644 Joseph Campau St Model at 9644 Joseph Campau St, Unit 2W in the in the Downtown Hamtramck neighborhood starting from $1,850. 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.
9644 Joseph Campau St, Unit 2W9644 Joseph Campau St1BR,1BA$0.75
9618 Joseph Campau St, Unit 9618 2S9618 Joseph Campau St1BR,1.5BA$1.15
349 Westminster St, Unit 349349 Westminster St3BR,1.5BA$0.89
Historic Style, Modern Comforts, Prime Location4 Bed4BR,1BA$1.08
7428 Dunedin St, Unit 17428 Dunedin St2BR,1BA$1.04
7426 Dunedin St, Unit LL7426 Dunedin St2BR,1BA$1.04
Northend Village3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.16
Hazelwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17
New Center CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.06
Hazelwood ManorStudioStudio ,1BA$1.20

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

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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.

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 Holbrook which is listed at $690, while the average apartment in New Center costs $1,818.

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 20 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 $232 which is $1,586 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Center.

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.