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Apartments for rent in Detroit: What will $1,800 get you?

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Published on October 29, 2019
Apartments for rent in Detroit: What will $1,800 get you?1214 Griswold St. | 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 apartment rentals in Detroit if you don't want to spend more than $1,800/month on rent.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1431 Washington Blvd. (Downtown)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment located at 1431 Washington Blvd. It's listed for $1,715/month for its 1,125 square feet.

The building offers garage parking, on-site laundry and a gym. The unit also features a renovated kitchen and a dishwasher. The rental is dog-friendly. The listing specifies a $250 dog fee.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

1214 Griswold St. (Downtown)

Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 788-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1214 Griswold St. that's going for $1,745/month.

In the unit, you'll see a dishwasher. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry and assigned parking. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

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

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, check out this 897-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 1544-1566 E. Lafayette St. It's listed for $1,750/month.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate garage parking. In the unit, you'll find a fireplace, a dishwasher, in-unit laundry, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. Good news for animal lovers: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is quite bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

500 River Place Drive (Gold Coast)

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Located at 500 River Place Drive, here's a 1,190-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhome that's also listed for $1,750/month.

You can expect to see in-unit laundry and a dishwasher in the apartment. Amenities offered in the building include garage parking and secured entry. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $250 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is moderately walkable, is relatively bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

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