This is what $1,000/month in rent gets you in Detroit

By on Tue, Jul 5, 2016 at 6:00 pm

Decided to relocate from Brooklyn/Chicago/some other expensive place to Detroit? Wondering what you'll be able to get for the same price you were paying for your 500-square-foot walk-in closet? Well, rents they sure are rising here, but fear not, you can still nab some pretty hot deals all across the city. Here's a list of some great places on the market right now, but you better hurry up, there's transplants coming right on your heels, ready to snatch up their spots, front and center for the Motor City's comeback. (Thanks to Zillow and Realtor.com for these sizzling listings.)

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Detroit | $525-725/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Cathedral Apartments, 80 E Hancock Street (Photo credit: Realtor.com)
Detroit | $525-725/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Cathedral Apartments, 80 E Hancock Street


(Photo credit: Realtor.com)
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Detroit | $525-725/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Cathedral Apartments, 80 E Hancock Street One of the best deals in downtown Detroit, the Cathedral Towers offer a comprehensive living experience at an affordable price. Along with being within walking distance of attractions like Wayne State University and the Detroit Public Library, the building also houses a variety of conveniences, including a fitness center, laundry facilities and lounges. (Photo credit: Realtor.com)
Detroit | $525-725/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Cathedral Apartments, 80 E Hancock Street

One of the best deals in downtown Detroit, the Cathedral Towers offer a comprehensive living experience at an affordable price. Along with being within walking distance of attractions like Wayne State University and the Detroit Public Library, the building also houses a variety of conveniences, including a fitness center, laundry facilities and lounges.
(Photo credit: Realtor.com)
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Detroit | $525-725/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Cathedral Apartments, 80 E Hancock Street One of the best deals in downtown Detroit, the Cathedral Towers offer a comprehensive living experience at an affordable price. Along with being within walking distance of attractions like Wayne State University and the Detroit Library, the building also houses a variety of conveniences, including a fitness center, laundry facilities and lounges. (Photo credit: Realtor.com)
Detroit | $525-725/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Cathedral Apartments, 80 E Hancock Street

One of the best deals in downtown Detroit, the Cathedral Towers offer a comprehensive living experience at an affordable price. Along with being within walking distance of attractions like Wayne State University and the Detroit Library, the building also houses a variety of conveniences, including a fitness center, laundry facilities and lounges.
(Photo credit: Realtor.com)
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Detroit | $525-725/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Cathedral Apartments, 80 E Hancock Street One of the best deals in downtown Detroit, the Cathedral Towers offer a comprehensive living experience at an affordable price. Along with being within walking distance of attractions like Wayne State University and the Detroit Library, the building also houses a variety of conveniences, including a fitness center, laundry facilities and lounges. (Photo credit: Realtor.com)
Detroit | $525-725/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Cathedral Apartments, 80 E Hancock Street

One of the best deals in downtown Detroit, the Cathedral Towers offer a comprehensive living experience at an affordable price. Along with being within walking distance of attractions like Wayne State University and the Detroit Library, the building also houses a variety of conveniences, including a fitness center, laundry facilities and lounges.
(Photo credit: Realtor.com)
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Detroit | $950/month | 3 Beds, 1 Bath 311 East Edsel Ford Freeway (Photo credit: Realtor.com)
Detroit | $950/month | 3 Beds, 1 Bath
311 East Edsel Ford Freeway
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Detroit | $950/month | 3 Beds, 1 Bath 311 East Edsel Ford Freeway (Photo credit: Zillow.com)
Detroit | $950/month | 3 Beds, 1 Bath
311 East Edsel Ford Freeway
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Detroit | $800/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath 1060 Van Dyke Street (Photo credit: Zillow.com)
Detroit | $800/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath
1060 Van Dyke Street
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Detroit | $800/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath 1060 Van Dyke Street (Photo credit: Realtor.com)
Detroit | $800/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath
1060 Van Dyke Street
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Detroit | $775/month | 2 Beds, 2 Baths 590 Parkview Drive (Photo credit: Realtor.com)
Detroit | $775/month | 2 Beds, 2 Baths
590 Parkview Drive
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Detroit | $775/month | 2 Beds, 2 Baths 590 Parkview Drive (Photo credit: Realtor.com)
Detroit | $775/month | 2 Beds, 2 Baths
590 Parkview Drive
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Detroit | $600-800/month | 1-2 Beds, 1-2 Baths 850 Whitmore Road (Photo credit: Realtor.com)
Detroit | $600-800/month | 1-2 Beds, 1-2 Baths
850 Whitmore Road
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Detroit | $600-800/month | 1-2 Beds, 1-2 Baths 850 Whitmore Road (Photo credit: Realtor.com)
Detroit | $600-800/month | 1-2 Beds, 1-2 Baths
850 Whitmore Road
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Detroit | $800/month | 2 Beds, 1 Bath 16810 Baylis Street (Photo credit: Realtor.com)
Detroit | $800/month | 2 Beds, 1 Bath
16810 Baylis Street
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Detroit | $800/month | 2 Beds, 1 Bath 16810 Baylis Street (Photo credit: Realtor.com)
Detroit | $800/month | 2 Beds, 1 Bath
16810 Baylis Street
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Detroit | $750/month | 2 Beds, 1 Bath 8200 Schaefer Highway (Photo credit: Realtor.com)
Detroit | $750/month | 2 Beds, 1 Bath
8200 Schaefer Highway
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Detroit | $750/month | 2 Beds, 1 Bath 8200 Schaefer Highway (Photo credit: Realtor.com)
Detroit | $750/month | 2 Beds, 1 Bath
8200 Schaefer Highway
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Detroit | $900/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath 258 Eliot Street #B (Photo credit: Realtor.com)
Detroit | $900/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath
258 Eliot Street #B
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Detroit | $900/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath 258 Eliot Street #B
Detroit | $900/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath
258 Eliot Street #B
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Detroit | $900/month | 3 Beds, 1 Bath 15800 Plainview Avenue (Photo credit: Realtor.com)
Detroit | $900/month | 3 Beds, 1 Bath
15800 Plainview Avenue
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Detroit | $950/month | 3 Beds, 1 Bath 14512 Ashton Road (Photo credit: Realtor.com)
Detroit | $950/month | 3 Beds, 1 Bath
14512 Ashton Road
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