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Apartments for rent in Detroit: What will $1,600 get you?

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Published on October 07, 2019
Apartments for rent in Detroit: What will $1,600 get you?250 Riverfront Drive. | Photo: Apartment Guide

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Detroit?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down affordable apartments in Detroit if you've got a budget of up to $1,600/month.

Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1544-1566 E. Lafayette St. (Lafayette Park)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,520/month, this 885-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 1544-1566 E. Lafayette St.

The apartment offers hardwood flooring, a dishwasher, in-unit laundry, a fireplace and a walk-in closet. The building offers garage parking. Good news for pet lovers: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is very walkable and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1214 Griswold St. (Downtown)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 1214 Griswold St. It's listed for $1,525/month for its 623 square feet.

Amenities offered in the building include assigned parking and on-site laundry. The listing also promises a dishwasher in the unit. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is extremely walkable and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

250 Riverfront Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 1,125-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 250 Riverfront Drive that's going for $1,540/month.

The apartment comes furnished and includes a dishwasher and a fireplace. When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking and secured entry. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is somewhat walkable and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the full listing here.)

15 E. Kirby St. (Wayne State)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this 819-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 15 E. Kirby St. It's listed for $1,595/month.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate garage parking and a gym. In the unit, you'll find a deck, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. The rental is dog-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address has excellent walkability and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

500 River Place Drive (Gold Coast)

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Listed at $1,600/month, this 1,260-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 500 River Place Drive.

The building offers garage parking and secured entry. You can also expect to see a dishwasher and in-unit laundry in the unit. Pet owners, take heed: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $250 cat fee, and a $250 dog fee.

According to Walk Score, this location is moderately walkable and has some transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

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