Detroit apartment comparisons: What $1,150 rents right now

Welcome to this week's installment of Curbed Comparisons, where we explore what you can rent for a certain dollar amount in various Detroit neighborhoods. This week we’re looking at rentals within $100 of today’s price: $1,150.

1098 Shipherd Street

Our first apartment takes us to West Village, to a recently renovated home on Shipherd Street. It has two bedrooms, one bath (in-between the bedrooms), and a shared laundry in the basement. No pets are allowed, and tenant pays for electric and gas. It’s located near the shops and restaurants in West Village, and it’s an easy bike ride to Belle Isle. It’s listing for $1,250 per month.

15509 Heyden Street

Here’s a three bedroom, one bath home in Minock Park, near Rosedale Park and Old Redford in northwest Detroit. It has hardwood floors, a big porch, and it sits on a double lot. It’s renting for $1,050 per month.

5793 Yorkshire Road

This charming East English Village home has character, hardwood floors, three bedrooms, and one and a half baths. It also has a garage, basement, and backyard. It’s located on the northern end of EEV, and it’s close to Grosse Pointe and I-94. It rents for $1,050 per month.

4764 2nd Avenue, #301

This two bedroom, one bath apartment is located at Wayne State in Midtown. It’s a little smaller than the rest and has shared laundry and allows cats. It’s close to the College for Creative Studies, the museums, the Detroit Medical Center, and the Qline. It rents for $1,200 per month, plus cooking gas and electric.

1431 Washington Boulevard, Apt. 720

If you’re looking to live downtown, City Club Apartments has a one bedroom, one bath, 650-square-foot apartment in our price range. Amenities include a fitness room, a pool, and a parking garage. Cats and small dogs are allowed. It rents for $1,195 per month.