Apartments for rent in Detroit: What will $1,000 get you?

1212 Griswold St. | Photo: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Detroit?

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 locating affordable apartments in Detroit if you're on a budget of up to $1,000/month.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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458 Marquette Drive (Marina District)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's an 1,100-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom house that's located at 458 Marquette Drive. It's listed for $950/month.

Amenities offered include parking, a laundry room and hardwood flooring. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, this location isn't very walkable, is bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

1212 Griswold St. (Downtown)

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Located at 1212 Griswold St., here's a 449-square-foot studio apartment that's also listed for $950/month.

The residence offers stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. Animals are not welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1941 Chene Court (Elmwood Park)

Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment located at 1941 Chene Court. It's listed for $975/month for its 712 square feet.

Expect to see a balcony, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and a dishwasher in the unit. The building features on-site laundry and secured entry. Pets are not allowed.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is fairly bikeable and has some transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

720 Alter Road (Jefferson Chalmers)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, here's a 1,220-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom duplex at 720 Alter Road that's also going for $975/month.

The unit includes a dishwasher, a walk-in closet and hardwood flooring. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score, this location is somewhat walkable and is fairly bikeable.

(Take a look at the full 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. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


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