Cheap Apartments for Rent in the New Center Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $500 (84 Rentals)

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Bethune Lofts
$1,050 - $1,850
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Bethune Lofts

1800 W Bethune StDetroit, MI 48206
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Elaine Lofts
$1,250 - $1,850
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Elaine Lofts

5918 Saint Antoine StDetroit, 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
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660 Hazelwood

660 Hazelwood StDetroit, MI 48202

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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$650
HolbrookCortez Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$675
100 Glynn1 bedroom1BR,1BA$725
The BelcrestStudio Co-LivingStudio,1BA$783
691 SewardNew Center 1 Bed - 1 Month Free & Waived App Fe...1BR,1BA$786
Hazelwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$820
80 Seward Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Center, MI

As of May 20, 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 single famiy home Model at 330 Westminster St starting at $1,600 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Midtown Detroit 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
330 Westminster Stsingle famiy home3BR,1BA$0.91
Palmer Court ApartmentsMarket Rent 2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.27
664 Gladstone Ave, Unit 664 Gladstone Ave664 Gladstone Ave1BR,1BA$0.63
50 Westminster3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.25
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
100 Glynn1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Detroit area for Off-Campus Student Housing. Find your perfect Detroit Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $825.

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

The cheapest apartment in New Center is New Center Commons which is listed at $605, while the average apartment in New Center costs $1,707.

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 26 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 $302 which is $1,405 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Center.

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