Palmer Lane Apartments
1291 W State Fair,
Detroit, MI 48203
$865 - $950
1-2 Beds
State Fair
Detroit, MI
State Fair - Detroit, MI
Area Guide
The former home of one the Mid-West’s biggest state fairs
Up-and-Coming
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Affordable
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Great Location
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Restaurants
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Commuter
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State Fair includes the State Fairgrounds and Chaldean Town communities. State Fair was the former location of the Michigan State Fairgrounds, which hosted the annual state fair, along with concerts, horse races, car shows, and other special events. Today, State Fair is a rising neighborhood with redevelopment projects already underway. State Fair has affordable rentals but there are more expensive options available as well. There is a small shopping center in the northwest corner of the neighborhood for residents to enjoy, but there are a variety of diverse restaurants nearby as well. A great option for commuters, State Fair is only 20 minutes away from Downtown Detroit.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in State Fair is $865 for one bedroom, and $950 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in State Fair has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
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1 BR
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675 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$865/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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775 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$950/month
Average Rent
Transportation
58
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
55
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
54
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Palmer Park
- Belle Isle Nature Zoo
- Detroit Zoo
- Detroit Historical Museum
- Red Oaks Nature Center and County Park
Commuter Rail
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 November 2025.