Denby

Detroit, MI

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Denby - Detroit, MI

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Situated 10 miles from downtown Detroit, the neighborhood of Denby consists of houses and apartments for rent along tree-lined blocks and green spaces such as Sasser Playground.

When commuting, locals typically access Outer Drive or I-94, both of which have entrances and exits convenient to the neighborhood. This makes traveling to work relatively easy, with trips downtown requiring only 20 minutes or less. Downtown Detroit treats Denby locals to generous servings of arts venues, nightlife, and unique local shops, such as Detroit vs. Everybody on Monroe Avenue.

Denby's proximity to the neighborhoods of Harper Woods, Glenwood Grove, and Yorkshire Woods allows locals to take advantage of a wide assortment of amenities, shopping, and dining. For one of the best hot dogs in all Detroit, swing by All American Coney Island on Lafayette. For Eastern European fine dining in nearby Harper Woods, reserve a table at the Royal Eagle, and try the Siberian Pelmeni.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Denby is $563 for a studio, $553 for one bedroom, and $732 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Denby has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $563/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 618 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $553/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 740 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $732/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

59

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

47

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

48

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

  • Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory
  • Chene Park
  • William G. Milliken State Park & Harbor
  • Dossin Great Lakes Museum
  • Belle Isle Park

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.