The Baxter Apartments
2601 W McNichols Rd,
Detroit, MI 48221
$1,075 - $1,350 Total Monthly Price
1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Area Guide
Martin Park Detroit, MI
An affordable neighborhood near Palmer Park
Affordable
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Great Location
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Golf
Martin Park is a charming neighborhood about eight miles north of Downtown Detroit. This quaint neighborhood has affordable rentals in a number of architectural styles including Tudors, bungalows, and mid-rise apartment buildings. Martin Park is home to the University of Detroit Mercy, which dominates the western portion of the neighborhood. Along with affordability, Martin Park’s biggest draw is its location. Martin Park neighbors the Detroit Golf Club and Palmer Park, a sprawling park with tennis courts, a golf course, a community garden, and more. Martin Park is less than 20 minutes away from Midtown and Downtown, giving residents easy access to some of Motor City’s best shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
Rent Trends
As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Martin Park is $944 for one bedroom, $1,197 for two bedrooms, and $976 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Martin Park has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
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1 BR
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683 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$944/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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905 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,197/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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850 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$976/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Martin Park
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Martin Park - Detroit, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Martin Park - Detroit, MI offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Martin Park - Detroit, MI are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
50
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
20
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Martin Park - Detroit, MI from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Reviews of Martin Park - Detroit, MI
Niche Reviews 
5 Reviews
Niche User
10 years and 3 months ago•Niche Review
I had a great experience growing up in the neighborhood that is very quiet and not a lot of violence that goes on in the area. I made so many friends and nice people because everybody is nice and cool and wants to be there when you need them.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Palmer Park
- Belle Isle Nature Zoo
- Wayne State University Museum of Natural History
- Detroit Zoo
- Detroit Historical Museum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 June 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.