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Wayne State University Detroit, MI
The historic Wayne State campus puts all of the Motor City at your fingertips
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Positioned right in the heart of midtown Detroit, Wayne State is an esteemed research institution and a key player in the city’s historic and cultural landscape. Stunning campus buildings like Old Main date back well over a century, giving the environment a timeless atmosphere. Both on campus and nearby, there’s always something fun to check out: Catch a movie screening at the Detroit Institute of the Arts, go see a band playing at the Majestic theatre, or grab some friends and come play a few frames at Garden Bowl, the oldest operating bowling alley in the United States. Woodward Avenue runs from the main campus all the way to the Joe Louis monument downtown, lined with terrific attractions to occupy your off-hours. Securing an apartment, condo, or rental house in Midtown will ensure that you have access to the university as well as the city’s restaurants, galleries, music venues, and nightlife.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Detroit, MI is $1,088 for a studio, $1,114 for one bedroom, $1,509 for two bedrooms, and $1,890 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Detroit has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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464 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,088/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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660 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,114/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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961 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,509/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,309 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,890/month
Average Rent
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wayne State University - Detroit, MI (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Wayne State University - Detroit, MI (University), 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
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Wayne State University - Detroit, MI (University) 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 Wayne State University - Detroit, MI (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
90
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
51 Students
Public
Grades K-8
490 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
845 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
821 Students
Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies
Public
Grades PK-8
717 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
51 Students
Public
Grades K-8
490 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
845 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
821 Students
Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies
Public
Grades PK-8
717 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,298 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,617 Students
University Preparatory Academy (Psad)-High School
Public
Grades 9-12
560 Students
Communication And Media Arts High School
Public
Grades 9-12
401 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
205 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Detroit Historical Museum
- Michigan Science Center
- 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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† 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.