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The Auburn

4240 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

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  • Monthly Rent

    $1,350 - $1,450

  • Bedrooms

    Studio - 1 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    477 - 623 sq ft

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The Auburn was constructed in the heart of Detroit's midtown in 2012. It is conveniently located near cultural venues, restaurants, shopping, WSU, and the Q-Line. The property consists of a combination of one-bedroom and studio units with 58 apartments in total, all of which include a washer/dryer and appliances other than a microwave. Gated parking is available starting at $150 per month.

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Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise
  • On-Site Retail
  • Sundeck
  • Balcony

Pricing & Floor Plans

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Studio
$1,350 Studio 1 Bath 477 – 482 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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  • Unit 202
    price $1,350
    square feet 477
    availibility Now
1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom
Starting at $1,450 1 Bed 1 Bath 610 – 623 Sq Ft
4 Available units
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  • Unit 219
    price $1,450
    square feet 623
    availibility Now
  • Unit 223
    price $1,450
    square feet 623
    availibility Now
  • Unit 221
    price $1,450
    square feet 623
    availibility Now
  • Unit 304
    price $1,450
    square feet 610
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Studio
$1,350 Studio 1 Bath 477 – 482 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 202
    price $1,350
    square feet 477
    availibility Now
1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom
Starting at $1,450 1 Bed 1 Bath 610 – 623 Sq Ft
4 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 219
    price $1,450
    square feet 623
    availibility Now
  • Unit 223
    price $1,450
    square feet 623
    availibility Now
  • Unit 221
    price $1,450
    square feet 623
    availibility Now
  • Unit 304
    price $1,450
    square feet 610
    availibility Now

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
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Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $50
    • Due at Move-In
      • Administrative Fee
        Charged per unit.
        $500
  • Covered
  • Storage Unit
    • Storage Deposit
      Charged per rentable item.
      $0
    • Storage Rent
      Charged per rentable item.
      $0 / mo

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Details

Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer
  • Internet

Lease Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 2012
  • 58 units/3 stories

About The Auburn

The Auburn was constructed in the heart of Detroit's midtown in 2012. It is conveniently located near cultural venues, restaurants, shopping, WSU, and the Q-Line. The property consists of a combination of one-bedroom and studio units with 58 apartments in total, all of which include a washer/dryer and appliances other than a microwave. Gated parking is available starting at $150 per month.

The Auburn is an apartment community located in Wayne County and the 48201 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Detroit Public Schools Community District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Air Conditioner
  • Large Closets

Contact

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Open 9am - 5pm Today
  • Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
  • Saturday & Sunday, Closed
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Community Amenities

  • On-Site Retail
  • Clubhouse
  • Sundeck

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
Location
4240 Cass Ave, Detroit,
MI 48201
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Neighborhood

Detroit’s vibrant Midtown area is arguably the cultural hub of the city, packing some of Detroit’s most prestigious institutions into a single neighborhood. This part of town largely revolves around the Wayne State University campus, which dominates the neighborhood’s landscape. Serving a unique and diverse population of nearly 30,000 students, the university contributes a lively cultural and intellectual atmosphere, amplified by the neighboring Art Center and Medical Center.

With countless museums, theaters, and galleries within just a few blocks, Midtown Detroit residents enjoy direct access to the fine and performing arts. The Cass Corridor where Wayne State is located has a reputation as a major musical hotspot, with legendary musicians including Joni Mitchell, Alice Cooper, and the White Stripes performing here during their formative years.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Midtown Detroit Detroit, MI
Studio $931 $1,071
1 Bedroom $1,156 $1,117
2 Bedrooms $1,550 $1,503
3 Bedrooms $1,908 $1,831
Amenities
  • On-Site Retail
  • Clubhouse
  • Sundeck
  • Air Conditioner
  • Large Closets
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
Expenses
Utilities Included
Water, Trash Removal, Sewer Included
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Wayne State University
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
College of Creative Studies
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Wayne County C.C., Downtown
Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
The Auburn is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Wayne State University. It is also near College of Creative Studies and Wayne County C.C., Downtown.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Burton International School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
482 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
Gee Edmonson Academy
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
251 Students
Nearby
Frederick Douglass International Academy
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-7
202 Students
Nearby
Northwestern High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
272 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
Herlong Cathedral School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
New Center Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
School data provided by GreatSchools The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Detroit include Canfield St - Southbound, located 0.2 mile from The Auburn. The Auburn is near Detroit Metro Wayne County, located 22.0 miles or 34 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Canfield St - Southbound
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Warren Ave - Southbound
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Mack Ave - Southbound
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Ferry St - Southbound
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Sproat St - Southbound
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Detroit
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Dearborn
Drive: 20 min 10.4 mi
Royal Oak Amtrak
Drive: 19 min 12.7 mi
Troy Amtrak Station
Drive: 28 min 18.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Detroit Metro Wayne County
Drive: 34 min 22.0 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Local Logic What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
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Soundscore™
72 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Auburn.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
4240 Cass Ave
Walk: 5 min 0.0 mi
4445-4465 2nd Ave
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Midtown Detroit
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
The Auburn has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 7-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Michigan Science Center
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Detroit Historical Museum
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Wayne State University Museum of Natural History
Drive: 6 min 1.3 mi
Campus Martius Park
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Hart Plaza
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
The Auburn has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Wayne State University Museum of Natural History, Detroit Historical Museum, and Michigan Science Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Karmanos Cancer Center
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
DMC Harper University Hospital
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
The Auburn has 3 hospitals within 0.6 mile, the nearest is Karmanos Cancer Center which is 0.4 mile away and a 7 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Selfridge Air National Guard Base
Drive: 40 min 28.4 mi
Camp Perry Air Guard Station
Drive: 116 min 89.5 mi
The Auburn is 28.4 miles from Selfridge Air National Guard Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including Camp Perry Air Guard Station.
 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Auburn have in-unit laundry?

The Auburn has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.

What utilities are included in rent at The Auburn?

Select utilities are included in rent at The Auburn, including water, trash removal, sewer, and internet. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.

Is parking available at The Auburn?

Parking is available at The Auburn. Contact this property for details.

Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

The Auburn has studios to one-bedroom with rent ranges from $1,350/mo. to $1,450/mo.

Is The Auburn pet-friendly?

The Auburn does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

How much income do I need to rent at The Auburn?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,350 for a studio, you would need to earn about $54,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does The Auburn have move-in specials?

The Auburn is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does The Auburn offer Matterport 3D tours?

While The Auburn does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.

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