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7850 East Jefferson
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Navigate apartment hunting and city life like a local with our curated articles about Detroit, Michigan.
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Detroit’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Detroit renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "They gave most categories below average scores."
Key Findings in Detroit include the following:
Renters say:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
Renaissance energy defines Rosa Parks, where Detroit's revitalizing neighborhood benefits from strategic positioning near both downtown employment and Wayne State University. Housing options include both renovated historic buildings and distinctive new construction creating architectural diversity unusual within Detroit's typically historic or purely contemporary alternatives. Though some blocks remain in transition with varied commercial development, the combination of architectural character, affordability compared to similar-quality properties across comparable American cities, and strategic positioning between both downtown cultural institutions and New Center employment creates compelling value for households seeking authentic urban experiences beyond purely suburban environments increasingly disconnected from Detroit's cultural renaissance primarily concentrated along the Woodward corridor connecting distinctive neighborhoods experiencing varied revitalization timelines.
Family-focused revitalization thrives near Greenfield Village's historic exhibits. Renters enjoy updated 1950s Cape Cods but face 45-minute drives to downtown jobs via pothole-riddled Southfield Freeway.
Solid brick homes line the streets of Denby, where this northeastern Detroit neighborhood offers remarkable housing value. Rental properties typically feature hardwood floors, finished basements, and fenced yards at prices virtually impossible elsewhere in major American cities. The neighborhood provides good access to both I-94 connections and shopping along Kelly Road, though some areas remain in transition requiring familiarity with specific blocks.
