Whether you're apartment hunting or not, sometimes it can be amusing to wander through a luxury real estate listing to see what life could be like if money wasn't a concern. So what exactly does the top-end of Detroit's rental market look like these days — and just how high-grade are the features one might land for these high prices?
We took a peek at local listings in Detroit via rental website Zumper to identify the city's most extravagant listings.
Take a look at these select listings, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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527 W. Lafayette Blvd. (Downtown)
Take a look at this spot located at 527 W. Lafayette Blvd. in Downtown. It has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and it takes up 1,425 square feet. Whereas the average price for a two-bedroom rental in Detroit is about $725/month, this pad is currently going for $4,890/month. Why so costly?
Building amenities include a door person, on-site management, a security system, an elevator, a fitness center, a residents lounge and secured entry. In the furnished unit, you can anticipate a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, wooden cabinetry, a breakfast bar, recessed lighting, high ceilings and in-unit laundry. Pets too can partake in this palatial home.
According to Walk Score, this location has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
195 Keelson Drive (Jefferson Chalmers)
Next, here's this single-family home located at 195 Keelson Drive in Jefferson Chalmers. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and it takes up 3,280 square feet. This spot is currently priced at $4,250/month.
In the single-family home, which comes furnished, you can anticipate a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, high ceilings, central heating and air conditioning, closet space, a balcony, designer appliances, granite countertops, a breakfast island, a patio, walk-in closets and in-unit laundry. There's also garage parking, secured entry and a swimming pool. As luxurious as this mansion might appear, pets are not welcome.
Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is car-dependent, isn't particularly bikeable and has some transit options.
(If you want to daydream, see the complete listing here.)
1145 Griswold St. (Downtown)
Then, here's this apartment located at 1145 Griswold St. in Downtown. It has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and it takes up 1,179 square feet. This rental is currently listed at $3,900/month. Why so costly?
The building offers on-site laundry, garage parking, a roof deck and an elevator. In the unit, look for hardwood and tile flooring, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, wooden cabinetry, a breakfast island, recessed lighting and high ceilings. As fashionable as this rental might sound, cats and dogs aren't welcome.
According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is a "walker's paradise," is fairly bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
