Palmer Lofts Apartments
1291 W State Fair,
Detroit, MI 48203
$850 - $950
1-2 Beds
Area Guide
State Fair Detroit, MI
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
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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in State Fair is $850 for one bedroom, and $950 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in State Fair has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
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1 BR
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650 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$850/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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750 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$950/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly State Fair - Detroit, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in State Fair - Detroit, MI, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
40
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
State Fair - Detroit, MI provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in State Fair - Detroit, MI from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
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
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.