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Brownstown, MI

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A Detroit suburb on the shores of Lake Erie

Suburban Lakefront Riverside Affordable Scenic

Nestled about 20 miles southwest of Downtown Detroit, Brownstown is a spacious suburb and part of the Downriver communities. Brownstown, also known as Brownstown Charter Township, is known for its vast expanses of open space and overall tranquil atmosphere.

Brownstown is home to the sprawling Lake Erie Metropark, offering more than 1,600 acres of green space, three miles of scenic Lake Erie shoreline, and ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as golfing, hiking, kayaking, and bird-watching. The community is also home to Sportway of Brownstown, which is equipped with a go-kart track, batting cages, and mini golf. Quick access to I-75 and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport makes commuting and traveling from Brownstown simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Brownstown, MI is $943 for one bedroom, $1,425 for two bedrooms, and $1,381 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brownstown has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$943/month
705 Sq Ft
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Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Elizabeth Park
  • Lake Erie Metropark
  • Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
  • Heritage Park
  • Willow Metropark

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.