Historically one of the economic and cultural powerhouses of the Midwest, Detroit is full of people who are working towards redevelopment and revitalization. Known as the origin of the automobile industry, the Motor City is moving towards a future of economic opportunity with roots far beyond the world of cars. The cost of living is low while rental rates for apartments, condos, and houses are highly attractive for any budget.
Monuments paying tribute to Detroit’s rich history are everywhere while astonishing architecture and public artwork is scattered throughout the city. As the birthplace of Motown, Detroit has a long tradition of producing legendary musicians like Diana Ross and Stevie Wonder. This tradition continues today and it’s easy to find live performances from every genre.
The city is a great destination for sports lovers as one of the few American cities with major leagues in football, baseball, basketball, and hockey. With museums galore, lively nightlife, delectable restaurants, and conventions held almost every month of the year, Detroit is a mecca for entertainment. Visit the Motown Museum or catch a game at Comerica Park. Ask any local and they’ll tell you that Detroit is a great city and it’s not hard to see why.
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Entitled "Transcending," this monument is dedicated to labor
Dodge Memorial Fountain, located at Hart Plaza
The Detroit skyline
Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Detroit, MI is $1,016 for a studio, $1,101 for one bedroom, $1,533 for two bedrooms, and $1,973 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Detroit has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
The cost of living in Detroit, MI is 3.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Detroit is 7.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,016 - $1,973. You can expect to pay 2.5% more for groceries, 3.8% less for utilities, and 1.3% more for transportation.
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Somewhat Walkable
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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.
Good Transit
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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Grades PK-8
755 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
136 Students
Detroit International Academy For Young Women
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Grades PK-12
225 Students
Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies
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Grades PK-8
652 Students
Davison ElementaryMiddle School
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Grades PK-8
739 Students
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Grades PK-8
755 Students
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Grades 6-8
379 Students
Detroit International Academy For Young Women
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Grades PK-12
225 Students
Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies
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Grades PK-8
652 Students
Davison ElementaryMiddle School
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Grades PK-8
739 Students
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Grades 9-12
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Detroit International Academy For Young Women
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Grades PK-12
225 Students
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† 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.
