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Apartments for rent in Detroit: What will $1,700 get you?

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Published on February 25, 2020
Apartments for rent in Detroit: What will $1,700 get you? 6402 Woodward Ave. | Photo: Zumper

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 $1,700/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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6402 Woodward Ave. (New Center)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,630/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 6402 Woodward Ave.

In the apartment, you can anticipate air conditioning, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Building amenities include an elevator. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is very walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has some transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

250 Riverfront Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 250 Riverfront Drive. It's listed for $1,635/month for its 751 square feet.

Building amenities include garage parking, a swimming pool and secured entry. In the apartment, you'll see a dishwasher. Pet owners, take heed: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is moderately walkable, is fairly bikeable and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

1431 Washington Blvd. (Downtown)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Then there's a 1,125-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 1431 Washington Blvd. that's going for $1,660/month.

You can expect a dishwasher and hardwood floors in the furnished apartment. When it comes to building amenities, expect secured entry and garage parking. The property is dog-friendly. Expect a $250 dog deposit.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete 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 $1,700/month.

The building offers secured entry and garage parking. The listing also promises a walk-in closet, a dishwasher and hardwood floors in the unit. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is friendly for those on foot, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1145 Griswold St. (Downtown)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, located at 1145 Griswold St., here's a 754-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence that's also listed for $1,700/month.

Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that this location is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

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This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Additionally, if you’re an agent or a broker, read on for real estate marketing ideas to promote your local listing.

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