Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Detroit Neighborhood of Detroit, MI (606 Rentals)

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Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI

Ranked #1

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Michigan, including Detroit. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have younger kids? Amongst all of the communities in Detroit, this part of town ranks as one of our favorite submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, trails and recreation, and access to the best-regarded education resources.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like the outdoors? this section of town has risen to be providing fantastic access to the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Downtown Detroit has a reputation as one of the best-regarded high-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, proximity to great shopping areas, park access, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile or hardwood floors, sports like tennis and raquetball, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have dogs or cats? this section of town has come to be one of our preferred neighborhoods for pet owners who rent, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Detroit

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Detroit?

There are currently 151 Studio Apartments in Downtown Detroit with rent ranges from $645 to $3,150 with an average price of $1,281.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Detroit Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Detroit ranges from $450 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,713.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Detroit cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Detroit range from $935 to $8,220. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,309.

How expensive are Downtown Detroit Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 87 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Detroit on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $950 to $7,200 - averaging $2,851 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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