Alden Towers
8100-8106 E Jefferson Ave,
Detroit, MI 48214
$715 - $2,210
Studio - 3 Beds
Area Guide
West Village Detroit, MI
This historic neighborhood is one of Detroit’s trendiest rising locales
Historic
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Great Location
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Diverse
West Village is a historic, up-and-coming neighborhood about four miles east of the heart of Downtown Detroit. This urban neighborhood earned its name for being located directly west of Indian Village, one of the city’s most prominent historic neighborhoods. Although the West Village only spans a few blocks, this small neighborhood packs a lot of charm. West Village blends the old and new, boasting a variety of historic architectural styles including Queen Annes, Tudors, and rowhouses along with modern apartment buildings. Rentals in the West Village range from affordable to upscale, so there is truly something for every renter here.
Along with quirky specialty shops and fitness centers, the West Village is known for its incredible dining scene. Some Detroiters claim the West Village is one of the best places to grab a bite to eat with its eclectic collection of eateries from Detroit Vegan Soul Food to Sister Pie, which is nationally known for its baked goods. Similar to other Detroit neighborhoods, the West Village fosters a diverse, close-knit community so it’s common to see locals at the community garden or chatting along sidewalks. Along with being proximate to Downtown Detroit, the West Village is also convenient to the Riverfront and Belle Isle Park, a 982-acre island with a beach, aquarium, trails, and more.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in West Village is $911 for a studio, $1,049 for one bedroom, and $1,655 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Village has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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491 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$911/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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699 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,049/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,109 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,655/month
Average Rent
Learn More About West Village
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Village - Detroit, MI is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
West Village - Detroit, MI offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Great Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
80
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
West Village - Detroit, MI provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in West Village - Detroit, MI from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory
- Dossin Great Lakes Museum
- Chene Park
- William G. Milliken State Park & Harbor
- Belle Isle Park
Transit / Subway
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.