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Detroit Living on a Budget: What $600 in Rent gets You

825 Whitmore Rd. | Credit: Zumper

April 8, 2020

In today's installment of 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 with a budget of up to $600/month.

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

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9932 Lawton St.

Credit: Zumper

Credit: Zumper

Listed at $550/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 9932 Lawton St.
In the apartment, you can expect a balcony and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. This rental is cat-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is car-dependent, is relatively bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)


850 Whitmore Road

Credit: Zumper

Credit: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot located at 850 Whitmore Road. It's listed for $600/month for its 1,003 square feet.

The building has assigned parking and secured entry. You can also expect to see a walk-in closet, central heating, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring in the unit. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot allows cats. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address requires a car for most errands, has some bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)


825 Whitmore Road

Credit: Zumper

Finally, here's an 800-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot at 825 Whitmore Road that's also going for $600/month.

Expect to see hardwood flooring and large windows in the unit. The building boasts additional storage space, secured entry, assigned parking and a swimming pool. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot is cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that this location is car-dependent, has some bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(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. Additionally, read on for five marketing tips for real estate agents to showcase local market expertise.

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