Book Tower
1265 Washington Blvd,
Detroit, MI 48226
$1,590 - $4,255
Studio - 2 Beds
City Center Detroit
Detroit, MI
City Center Detroit - Detroit, MI Area Guide
Experience a legendary lifestyle at the heart of the Motor City
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In spite of the troubles Detroit suffered in the late-20th and early-21st century, a falling crime rate and the availability of inexpensive housing within established neighborhoods have led to a renewed interest in giving the city a brighter future. Nowhere have these efforts shown more visible success than in Downtown, which has bounced back to become one of the hippest urban districts in America. Refurbished vintage buildings and skyscrapers give the district a retro feel in many places, and even modern touches like the Joe Louis monument pay homage to the city’s rich history.
The landscape is packed with professional sports arenas and performance venues, putting residents just steps away from the hottest events in town every night of the week. The popular RiverWalk incorporates bike paths and walking trails along the Detroit River, providing excellent views of the skylines for both Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. Multiple Detroit People Mover stops around this area make it easy to get around without a car, and living downtown will likely put you within walking distance of where you work as well as where you like to play.
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Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in City Center Detroit is $1,466 for a studio, $1,717 for one bedroom, $3,577 for two bedrooms, and $3,994 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in City Center Detroit has increased by 2.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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393 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,466/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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740 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,717/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,202 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,577/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,565 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,994/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly City Center Detroit - Detroit, MI is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
City Center Detroit - Detroit, MI offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
City Center Detroit - Detroit, MI provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in City Center Detroit - Detroit, MI from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
70
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
90
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
30
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Campus Martius Park
- Hart Plaza
- Motor Cities National Heritage Area
- RiverWalk
- William G. Milliken State Park & Harbor
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.