Apartments for rent in Detroit: What will $1,200 get you?

9000 E. Jefferson Ave.| Photo: Apartment Guide

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 hunting down apartment rentals in Detroit if you've got up to $1,200/month earmarked for your rent.

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

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1 Lafayette Plaisance St. (Lafayette Park)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

First, listed at $1,118/month, this 705-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 1 Lafayette Plaisance St.

The unit comes with carpeted floors and a dishwasher. The building has a swimming pool, on-site laundry and a gym. The property is cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, this location is very walkable, is bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

9000 E. Jefferson Ave. (Joseph Barry Subdivision)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment situated at 9000 E. Jefferson Ave. It's listed for $1,200/month for its 1,220 square feet.

The building features on-site laundry, secured entry and garage parking. You can also expect to find a walk-in closet and a dishwasher in the unit. Good news for animal lovers: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $250 pet deposit.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is somewhat walkable, is bikeable and has some transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

5026 Yorkshire Road (East English Village)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

And here's a 1,247-square-foot three-bedroom, one-bathroom residence at 5026 Yorkshire Road that's also going for $1,200/month.

In the residence, you'll see carpeted floors. When it comes to building amenities, expect outdoor space and garage parking. Cats and dogs are not welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the full listing here.)

3670 Chrysler Drive (Forest Park)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Last but not least, check out this 982-square-foot two-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom apartment that's located at 3670 Chrysler Drive. It's listed for $1,200/month.

Building amenities include a resident lounge and on-site management. Also, expect to find a balcony in the apartment. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted.

Walk Score indicates that this location is quite walkable, is bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

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