Midtown Detroit

Detroit, MI

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Midtown Detroit - Detroit, MI

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An artistic haven neighboring downtown

Urban Great Location University Busy Artistic Restaurants Trendy

Midtown Detroit is a bustling urban neighborhood immediately north of downtown. Home to Wayne State University, there are many students, faculty, and staff members that live in this lively community. In Midtown, you’ll find the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, the Michigan Science Center, and the Charles H. Wright Museum that explores African American history from the Middle Passage to the Underground Railroad.

This diverse, artistic community is lined with impressive art galleries, laid-back brunch spots, indie shops, and live music venues. Residents of Midtown Detroit appreciate the neighborhood’s central location and proximity to downtown and the city’s scenic parks along the Detroit River. Apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes in Midtown range from affordable to upscale, attracting a wide range of renters to the area.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Midtown Detroit is $916 for a studio, $1,164 for one bedroom, $1,659 for two bedrooms, and $1,835 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Midtown Detroit has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 447 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $916/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 626 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,164/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 910 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,659/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,309 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,835/month

    Average Rent

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wayne State University Museum of Natural History
  • Detroit Historical Museum
  • Michigan Science Center
  • Campus Martius Park
  • Hart Plaza

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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