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.
Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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4847 Baldwin St.
Listed at $400/month, this 600-square-foot studio, located at 4847 Baldwin St., is 66.7 percent less than the median rent for a studio in Detroit, which is currently estimated at around $1,200/month.
The building features on-site laundry and shared outdoor space. In the unit, you're promised carpeted floors, high ceilings, closet space, white appliances and an updated bathroom. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.
Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is moderately walkable, is convenient for biking and has a few nearby public transportation options.
(See the complete listing here.)
1140 Ashland St.
Then there's this 450-square-foot at 1140 Ashland St., listed at $450/month.
Shared outdoor space, secured entry and extra storage space are included as building amenities. The unit features tile and hardwood flooring, large windows, heating and air conditioning, white appliances and wooden cabinetry. Pets are forbidden.
Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is moderately walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.
(See the listing here.)
11701 Morang Ave.
Also listed at $450/month, this 700-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom is located at 11701 Morang Ave.
Apartment amenities include hardwood flooring, both central heating and air conditioning, white appliances, granite countertops and closet space. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.
According to Walk Score, the area around this address is somewhat walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.
(Here's the listing.)
9501 Iris St.
And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom at 9501 Iris St. in Barton-McFarland, which, with 700 square feet, is going for $475/month.
The building features assigned parking and on-site laundry. In the unit, expect central heating and air conditioning, carpeted and tile flooring, large windows, white appliances and high ceilings. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.
According to Walk Score, the surrounding area isn't very walkable, is fairly bikeable and has some transit options.
(Check out the listing here.)
1291 W. State Fair Ave.
Over at 1291 W. State Fair Ave., there's this 700-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom, going for $500/month.
When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking and shared outdoor space. The unit features hardwood flooring, large windows, white appliances and wooden cabinetry. Neither dogs nor cats are allowed at this location.
Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is somewhat walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has some transit options.
(View the listing here.)
