Apartments for rent in Detroit: What will $1,600 get you?

1431 Washington Blvd. | Photo: Apartment Guide (Photo: Apartment Guide)

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We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to finding apartment rentals in Detroit if you don't want to spend more than $1,600/month on rent.

Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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250 Riverfront Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide

Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,514/month, this 725-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 250 Riverfront Drive.

The apartment offers a dishwasher. Building amenities include garage parking, secured entry and a swimming pool. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is fairly bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

2911 W. Grand Blvd. (New Center)

Photo: Apartment Guide

Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 2911 W. Grand Blvd. It's listed for $1,545/month for its 733 square feet.

In the apartment, you'll see a dishwasher, in-unit laundry, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. The building features secured entry. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $150 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is very walkable, is quite bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1431 Washington Blvd. (Downtown)

Photo: Apartment Guide

Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 1,150-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 1431 Washington Blvd. that's going for $1,565/month.

The unit listing promises hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the apartment. Building amenities include secured entry and garage parking. This rental is dog-friendly. Look out for a $250 pet deposit.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and has excellent transit.

(See the full listing here.)

1001 W. Jefferson Ave.

Photo: Zumper

Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this 1,019-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo that's located at 1001 W. Jefferson Ave. It's listed for $1,600/month.

You can expect to find a walk-in closet and stainless steel appliances in the condo. Building amenities feature a gym, garage parking and a swimming pool. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

500 River Place Drive (Gold Coast)

Photo: Apartment Guide

Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, located at 500 River Place Drive, here's a 1,035-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's also listed for $1,600/month.

Plan on a dishwasher and in-unit laundry in the apartment. Building amenities include secured entry and garage parking. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $250 pet deposit.

Walk Score indicates that this location is somewhat walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

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This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Additionally, read on for five marketing tips for real estate agents to showcase local market expertise.

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