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LAFAYETTE TOWERS

LAFAYETTE TOWERS

Detroit, Michigan, 48207

Studio/1 Bedroom$500 - $780

2 Bedrooms$899 - $1,250

3 Bedrooms$1,400 - $1,600

Pavilion Apartments

Pavilion Apartments

Detroit, Michigan, 48207

Studio/1 Bedroom$765 - $1,134

2 Bedrooms$1,105 - $1,399

Skyview Tower

Skyview Tower

Detroit, Michigan, 48207

Studio/1 Bedroom$499 - $659

Orleans East

Orleans East

Detroit, Michigan, 48207

1 Bedroom$760 - $920

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Detroit Apartment Rental Market

  • Household Income
    Household IncomeCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than $10,00019.1%8.3% +10.8%
    $10,000 to $14,9998.3%5.8% +2.5%
    $15,000 to $19,9998.0%6.0% +2.0%
    $20,000 to $24,9998.1%6.4% +1.7%
    $25,000 to $29,9997.1%6.2% +0.9%
    $30,000 to $34,9996.3%6.2% +0.1%
    $35,000 to $39,9995.6%5.8% -0.2%
    $40,000 to $44,9995.1%5.7% -0.6%
    $45,000 to $49,9994.2%5.0% -0.8%
    $50,000 to $59,9997.3%9.3% -2.0%
    $60,000 to $74,9997.7%11.2% -3.5%
    $75,000 to $99,9997.0%11.4% -4.4%
    $100,000 to $124,9993.2%5.9% -2.7%
    $125,000 to $149,9991.3%2.7% -1.4%
    $150,000 to $199,9990.9%2.1% -1.2%
    $200,000 or more0.9%2.0% -1.1%
  • Cost of Living
    Share of Household Income Spent on RentCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 10.0%9.2%7.5% +1.7%
    10.0% to 14.9%11.9%13.4% -1.5%
    15.0% to 19.9%11.6%14.9% -3.3%
    20.0% to 24.9%9.6%12.4% -2.8%
    25.0% to 29.9%8.6%10.0% -1.4%
    30.0% to 34.9%6.2%6.8% -0.6%
    35.0% to 39.9%4.6%4.7% -0.1%
    40.0% to 49.9%6.5%6.3% +0.2%
    50.0% or more22.8%17.4% +5.4%
    Not computed9.0%6.7% +2.3%
  • Age Demographic of Renters
    Age Demographic of RentersCityStateCity Compared to State
    15 to 24 years9.4%14.7% -5.3%
    25 to 34 years28.2%28.1% +0.1%
    35 to 44 years23.9%21.0% +2.9%
    45 to 54 years17.5%14.0% +3.5%
    55 to 64 years9.0%7.3% +1.7%
    65 to 74 years6.5%5.9% +0.6%
    75 to 84 years4.2%6.0% -1.8%
    85 years and over1.4%2.9% -1.5%
  • Travel Time to Work
    Travel Time to WorkCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 30 minutes33.9%39.2% -5.3%
    30 to 44 minutes27.3%25.2% +2.1%
    45 to 59 minutes11.6%13.3% -1.7%
    60 or more minutes27.2%22.3% +4.9%

Source: 2000 Census

Detroit, Michigan

Motown, the Motor City, the Renaissance City or simply 3-1-3 (the area code) are all names used for Detroit. The only U.S. city actually lying north of Canada, Detroit is a huge, vibrant mecca for music, automobile manufacturing, and sports. It constantly reinvents itself moving along with the times.

The Paris of the West

The legendary contribution to American automobiles is well known as it being the birthplace of the motown sound, but how it came to be such an exciting city merits understanding too. Once occupied by the French (the word detroit is French for strait) because of its important trading location, the British fought for and won it in 1790. It became an American territory in 1796.

It figured prominently in the Civil War and by the turn of the century was going through something of a gilded age. It's architecture made people coin it 'the Paris of the West'. This age spawned such people as Henry Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Packard and other inventors, and then came the car. The rest is modern history.

Motown Memories

Getting to know Detroit is also getting to know its history. Downtown is the center of everything, and while it has been a very commercial area, it has gone through a rebirth and now has some of the most expensive residential housing anywhere. All neighborhoods are undergoing revitalization, restoration and building. The Midtown or New Center Area is the cultural district and is home to beautiful 1920s architecture.

The area along the river is called the East Side while the West Side is historical and home to small neighborhoods. Wherever you find your Detroit apartment, history will be all around you.

In Town Gambling

There's so much to do in Detroit. Start with it being the largest city in the U.S. that openly has casinos. It is also a favorite city for major league sports. Super Bowls have been held here and all the pro teams have many passionate supporters. Significant museums can be found - like the Wright Museum of African American Culture and the Institute of Arts.

There's a big underground arts scene which is centered in some of the old industrial buildings. And, of course, the music scene spreads out all over the city.

Immigrant Cuisines

The old immigrant neighborhoods provide a wealth of cuisine choices. Many people love Greektown. Many head to Mexicantown for places like Evie's Tamales or Mexican Village. Hamtramck is the place to go for genuine Polish cuisine. From five star to no stars, there are fantastic places to find once in your Detroit apartment.

Pulse on the Night

Nightlife is at the heart of Detroit. There's no real central area where you'll find a concentration of clubs. They are spread out everywhere and you will find places to dance and listen to masters and future masters. Hear jazz at Baker's Keyboard Lounge or go upscale at Bleu Room Experience for dancing.

The Majestic Theatre is a great venue for concerts but also has a cafe and a pool hall. Pulse Detroit is a popular Friday night scene too. Whatever your music or bar taste, its likely that your Detroit apartment will be near the action.

Average Apartment Rent in Detroit, Michigan

# Bedrooms Apr Mar Feb 3 Month % change
Studio $680 $642 $631 7.8%
1 Bed $1,211 $895 $914 32.5%
2 Bed $859 $972 $704 22%
3 Bed $2,245 $1,647 $1,663 35%

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Detroit Apartment Rental Trends

Apartments in Detroit have competitive rents so be sure to use our apartment finder to get the best deal. In February the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Detroit apartment cost $914. If you need a roommate, try finding a 2 bedroom apartment rental. An average 2 bedroom Detroit apartment was $704 in February. The average apartment rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in February was $1,663. Start your apartment search by checking out some of the Detroit rentals listed below.

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  • HOW MUCH GOVERMENT MONEY WILL I GET WHEN I GET TO DETOIT,MI BECAUSE I AM TRYING TO GET MY FIRST PLACE

    I would search the Detroit Housing Commission site: http://www.dhcmi.org/ Ask them about programs. The most common national program is the Housing Voucher Program, more commonly known as Section 8. Typically, you will pay 30 percent of your income to rent, and the government covers the rest. There may also be state and local program available for people searching for Detroit apartments.

  • What neighborhoods in Detroit are good for eating out?

    There are plenty of neighborhoods in Detroit that are good for eating out. Probably the area with the highest concentration of restaurants is downtown Detroit, located right on the water. Many other spots densely populated by restaurants stem from this central nexus. For example, the nearby Boston-Edison Historic District is also speckled with food options. Almost every neighborhood in the city has some sort of eatery in its midst, and they are more evenly distributed outside Detroit's city center.

  • Is Detroit pet friendly?

    Detroit is somewhat pet friendly. Located on Chandler Park Drive, Balduck Park serves as Detroit's unofficial dog park. Open from dawn to dusk, the park has an enclosed wooded trail, a large field, and lots of trees. Other parks where you can take your pets on leash include Clark Park, Scripps Park, and Roosevelt Park. For hiking and camping with your pets outside the city limits, options abound to the north and west of Detroit, including Brighton State Recreation Area, Pinckney State Recreation Area, and Waterloo State Recreation Area.

  • What are some family friendly neighborhoods in Detroit?

    Education and Safety influence to get family-friendly neighborhoods. Lakewood St / Avondale St, Woodward Ave / Strathcona Dr, Manistique St / Jefferson Ave, John C Lodge Fwy / Vassar Ave, and Outer Dr / Pinehurst Ave are the best neighborhoods in Detroit for safety and the Fairfield Ave / Santa Clara St, Iroquois St / St Paul St, John C Lodge Fwy / Michigan Ave, 8 Mile Rd / Stratford Rd, and John C Lodge Fwy / Milwaukee St neighborhoods have the best rated education.