Woodward West
3439 Woodward Ave,
Detroit, MI 48201
$1,225 - $3,400
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
Midtown Detroit Detroit, MI
An artistic haven neighboring downtown
Urban
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Great Location
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University
Midtown Detroit is a bustling urban neighborhood immediately north of downtown. Home to Wayne State University, there are many students, faculty, and staff members that live in this lively community. In Midtown, you’ll find the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, the Michigan Science Center, and the Charles H. Wright Museum that explores African American history from the Middle Passage to the Underground Railroad.
This diverse, artistic community is lined with impressive art galleries, laid-back brunch spots, indie shops, and live music venues. Residents of Midtown Detroit appreciate the neighborhood’s central location and proximity to downtown and the city’s scenic parks along the Detroit River. Apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes in Midtown range from affordable to upscale, attracting a wide range of renters to the area.
Rent Trends
As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Midtown Detroit is $931 for a studio, $1,156 for one bedroom, $1,550 for two bedrooms, and $1,908 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Midtown Detroit has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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405 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$931/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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629 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,156/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,011 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,550/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,409 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,908/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Midtown Detroit
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Midtown Detroit - Detroit, MI is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Midtown Detroit - Detroit, MI, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Great Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
80
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Recreation
Midtown 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
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Midtown Detroit - Detroit, MI from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
90
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Michigan Science Center
- Detroit Historical Museum
- Wayne State University Museum of Natural History
- Campus Martius Park
- Hart Plaza
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.