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 the price?
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.)
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12641 Elmdale St.
Listed at $400/month, this 400-square-foot studio, located at 12641 Elmdale St., is 60.0 percent less than the median rent for a studio in Detroit, which is currently estimated at around $1,000/month.
Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry and on-site management. In the unit, expect carpeted flooring, central heating and wooden cabinetry. Pets are not allowed.
According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area requires a car for most errands, is somewhat bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.
(See the complete listing here.)
1140 Ashland St.
This studio apartment, situated at 1140 Ashland St., is listed for $450/month for its 450 square feet of space.
In the unit, which is available furnished, expect both air conditioning and central heating, hardwood flooring and wooden cabinetry. Pets are not welcome.
Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is somewhat bikeable and has some transit options.
(See the complete listing here.)
4847 Baldwin St.
Here's a studio at 4847 Baldwin St., which, at 600 square feet, is also going for $450/month.
Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry and on-site management. The apartment features carpeted flooring, central heating and wooden cabinetry. Pets are not welcome.
According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is moderately walkable, has minimal bike infrastructure and has some transit options.
(See the full listing here.)
11060 E. McNichols Road
Then there's this 450-square-foot at 11060 E. McNichols Road in LaSalle College Park, listed at $475/month.
In the apartment, anticipate air conditioning, carpeted flooring, a ceiling fan and wooden cabinetry. The building boasts assigned parking, secured entry and on-site laundry. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted.
Walk Score indicates that the area around this address isn't very walkable, is bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.
(See the listing here.)
11701 Morang Ave.
Finally, listed at $500/month, this 700-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom is located at 11701 Morang Ave.
Apartment amenities include hardwood flooring, air conditioning and wooden cabinetry. The building has amenities like extra storage space, secured entry and assigned parking. Pets are not permitted
Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is moderately walkable, has minimal bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
