Downtown Farmington
Farmington, MI
Downtown Farmington - Farmington, MI
Area Guide
Welcome to the heart and soul of Farmington
Centered around Grand River Avenue and upheld by the Downtown Development Authority, Downtown Farmington is the heart of the city. The DDA is dedicated to promoting business and preserving historic architecture in this eclectic district, and you’ll find everything from trendy boutiques to historical landmarks like the Farmington Civic Theater here. Residents can also enjoy a variety of family-friendly eateries. Downtown Farmington is continuing to expand upon its greatness with plans for more green spaces and retail spots in the future. Renters can find a few apartments in long-standing buildings located just outside of downtown. Also outside of this thriving district, residents have access to sprawling parks like Heritage Park, and commuters will appreciate the neighborhood’s proximity to the Interstate 696 and 275 junction.
Rent Trends
As of May 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Farmington is $2,153 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Farmington has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
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2 BR
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1,445 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,153/month
Average Rent
Transportation
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Farmington Hills Nature Center and Heritage Park
- Bell Creek Recreation Area
- Lola Valley Park
- Mill Race Village
- Maybury Riding Stable
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 2025.