The Residences at City Modern
440 Alfred St,
Detroit, MI 48201
$1,540 - $4,480 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease
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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in Midtown Detroit is $981 for a studio, $1,190 for one bedroom, $1,608 for two bedrooms, and $1,857 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Midtown Detroit has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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422 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$981/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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611 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,190/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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938 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,608/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,296 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,857/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.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Midtown Detroit - Detroit, MI, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
30
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Midtown Detroit - 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
30
/ 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 at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wayne State University Museum of Natural History
- Detroit Historical Museum
- Michigan Science Center
- 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.