Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the University District Detroit, MI (45 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the University District area of Detroit that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

RCI Covington Apartments

RCI Covington Townhouses

RCI Shelbourne

Palmer Lofts Apartments

19510 Stratford Rd

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15849 Indiana St, Unit Upper unit, Unit Upper unit

15736 Steel St, Unit 2

17368 Woodingham Dr
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20129 Stratford Rd

16174 Princeton St

17606 Roselawn St

19510 Stratford Rd

17150 Santa Rosa Dr

14925 Mendota St

16503 Ward Ave

15906 Alden St

20045 Greenlawn St
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16183 Wisconsin St

15391 Appoline St

3205 Kendall St

Meyers Plaza Co-op

Merton Road

Florentine East

15388 Appoline St

361 Covington

RCI Manderson
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Urban at Palmer Park

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Manchester Place Apartments

Labelle Towers Co-op

Ferndale Park Co-op Senior Apartments

74-74 Pilgrim St

The Woodford Apartments
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476 W Savannah St, Unit 1, Unit 1

587 Parkside Way, Unit 18, Unit 18

351 Edgewood Pl, Unit Apt 2

10 Ferris St, Unit 10 Ferris st, Highland Park Mi 48203

220 W Buena Vista St

Palmer Park Luxor

Florentine West

Glendale Townhomes

Ferndale Flats on Woodward
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University District, Detroit, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University District Studio Apartments | $821 | $625 | $905 |
| University District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $959 | $725 | $1,175 |
| University District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,210 | $875 | $2,100 |
| University District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $1,275 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University District Neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Most Pet Friendly University District Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the University District area of Detroit, MI that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is RCI Covington Apartments with prices starting from $875 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.6 of 4. RCI Shelbourne scores the second highest with a 3.6 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,195. Here are the most Pet Friendly University District apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCI Covington Apartments | 3.6/4 | Palmer Park | $875 |
| RCI Shelbourne | 3.6/4 | Palmer Park | $1,195 |
| RCI Covington Townhouses | 3.2/4 | Palmer Park | $1,395 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in University District
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the University District of University District is the Studio w/ Kitchenette Model at The Woodford Apartments, which is a Studio unit starting from $625. The second cheapest University District Pet Friendly apartment is the One Bedroom Upper 1 Bed unit at Pilgrim Meadows starting at $841. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly University District apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Woodford Apartments | Studio w/ Kitchenette | $625 |
| Pilgrim Meadows | One Bedroom Upper | $841 |
| Doctor Violet T Lewis Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $844 |
| RCI Covington Apartments | Studio | $875 |
| 2333-2335 W Grand St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | $895 |
| Palmer Lofts Apartments | 2BR/1 bath | $950 |
| Sherwood Heights | The Alan | $1,035 |
| RCI Shelbourne | Two Bedroom | $1,195 |
| RCI Covington Townhouses | 2 Bedroom Townhome | $1,395 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity District, Detroit, MI
Ranked #61
Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly University District Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in University District?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in University District is at The Woodford Apartments listed at $625.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly University District Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in University District is $1,112.
What is the largest Pet Friendly University District Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in University District is a 1,450 square feet unit starting from $795 at Sherwood Heights.
What is the average size for University District Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in University District is currently at 815 sq ft.
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