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Berkley, MI

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Detroit suburb with a small-town allure

Suburban Scenic Charming Welcoming Family-Friendly Upscale

Situated just northwest of Royal Oak, Berkley is a Detroit suburb teeming with historic charm and small-town appeal. Berkley features a broad range of apartments, condos, and houses available for rent along the tree-lined boulevards of tranquil residential neighborhoods.

Residents enjoy access to the city’s excellent school district and welcoming community atmosphere. The Berkley community comes together in the vibrant downtown area, which consists of two shopping districts on Twelve Mile Road and Coolidge Highway. Downtown Berkley touts a wide variety of independent shops, diverse restaurants, and numerous service-oriented businesses in vintage buildings.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Berkley, MI is $1,440 for a studio, $1,438 for one bedroom, $1,458 for two bedrooms, and $3,798 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Berkley has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,438/month
726 Sq Ft
House
$2,099/month
1,056 Sq Ft
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Transportation

80

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

52

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Angell Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

385 Students

8
out of 10

Rogers Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

360 Students

7
out of 10

Anderson Middle School

Public

Grades 4-8

479 Students

6
out of 10

Pattengill School

Public

Grades PK-5

291 Students

5
out of 10

Berkley High School

Public

Grades 8-12

1,210 Students

8
out of 10

Anderson Middle School

Public

Grades 4-8

479 Students

6
out of 10

Berkley High School

Public

Grades 8-12

1,210 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Catalpa Oaks County Park
  • Belle Isle Nature Zoo
  • Detroit Zoo
  • Red Oaks Nature Center and County Park
  • Troy Historic Village

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.