Southwest Detroit

Detroit, MI

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Southwest Detroit - Detroit, MI

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A close-knit community just three miles from Downtown Detroit

Laid-Back Suburban Great Location Commuter Affordable Small Business

Southwest Detroit is a laid-back suburb of Detroit only three miles from downtown. Restaurants, bars, and local markets are commonplace in this welcoming neighborhood. From longstanding bakeries to popular Mexican restaurants, Southwest Detroit is a hot spot for local businesses. You’ll find families enjoying Clark Park Coalition, a community park with sports fields, an outdoor hockey rink, and more. Nestled along Interstate 75, residents can easily travel further into the city or beyond. Affordable apartments and single-family homes await in this centrally located community.

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As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Southwest Detroit is $2,325 for a studio, $2,712 for one bedroom, and $3,305 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southwest Detroit has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 520 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,325/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 614 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,712/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 959 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,305/month

    Average Rent

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Campus Martius Park
  • Hart Plaza
  • Motor Cities National Heritage Area
  • RiverWalk
  • Wayne State University Museum of Natural History

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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