Lafayette Park

Detroit, MI

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Lafayette Park - Detroit, MI

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Upscale living in Downtown Detroit

Urban Great Location Outdoors Walkable Upscale

Lafayette Park is an up-and-coming neighborhood in Downtown Detroit. This revitalized neighborhood is known for its postwar modernist houses and other historical architectural styles, while more developments are being added each year. Rentals in this area include upscale high-rise apartments and condos, but there are affordable and mid-range options available as well. This urban neighborhood has several green spaces for residents to enjoy a breath of fresh air. Lafayette Plaisance Park in the center of the neighborhood has tennis courts and a playground, while the Dequindre Cut on the eastern edge boasts vibrant street art along a greenway perfect for jogging, biking, and skating. There are few restaurants and other businesses in Lafayette Park but living in this neighborhood places you minutes away from the city’s best shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Fox Theatre, Ford Field, the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, and the Detroit Riverwalk are just a few hotspots that are convenient to Lafayette Park.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Lafayette Park is $1,013 for a studio, $1,307 for one bedroom, $1,911 for two bedrooms, and $2,817 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lafayette Park has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 525 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,013/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 740 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,307/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,102 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,911/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,944 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,817/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

87

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

65

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

69

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • William G. Milliken State Park & Harbor
  • Motor Cities National Heritage Area
  • RiverWalk
  • Campus Martius Park
  • Chene Park

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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