According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in Detroit are hovering around $600. But how does the low-end pricing on a Detroit rental look these days—and what might you get for your money?
We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find.
Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions.
11060 E. McNichols Road
Listed at $475/month, this 450-square-foot studio, located at 11060 E. McNichols Road in LaSalle College Park, is 52.5 percent less than the median rent for a studio in Detroit, which is currently estimated at around $1,000/month.
The building offers assigned parking. In the unit, anticipate air conditioning, carpet and tile flooring, extra storage space, white appliances and wooden cabinetry. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.
According to Walk Score, this location isn't very walkable, is relatively bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.
(See the complete listing here.)
18501 Hoover St.
Then there's this with one bedroom and one bathroom at 18501 Hoover St. in Van Steuban, listed at $495/month.
The building offers assigned parking and on-site management. In the unit, prospective tenants are promised tile and cement flooring, white appliances, wooden cabinetry and plenty of windows. Sorry animal lovers, pets are not allowed here.
According to Walk Score, this location requires a car for most errands, isn't particularly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.
(See the listing here.)
11701 Morang Ave.
And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom at 11701 Morang Ave., which, with 700 square feet, is going for $500/month.
Building amenities include assigned parking, secured entry and shared outdoor space. In the unit, you'll find hardwood and tile flooring, a mixture of white and black appliances, granite countertops and large windows. Cats and dogs are not permitted.
According to Walk Score, the area around this address is moderately walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.
(Check out the listing here.)
1291 W. State Fair Ave.
And finally, there's this 700-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom at 1291 W. State Fair Ave. It's also being listed for $500/month.
Amenities offered in the building include assigned parking and secured entry. In the unit, you will find hardwood and tile flooring, a remodeled kitchen, high ceilings, white appliances and wooden cabinetry and large windows.
According to Walk Score, the area around this address is somewhat walkable, is relatively bikeable and has some transit options.
(Here's the full listing.)
