Riverfront Towers
100-300 Riverfront Dr,
Detroit, MI 48226
$1,269 - $23,700
1-4 Beds
The Brentwood
487 Prentis St,
Detroit,
MI
48201
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The Brentwood
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Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Bike-Friendly Area
- Controlled Access
- Property Manager on Site
- Hardwood Floors
About The Brentwood
Conveniently located in the heart of Detroits Midtown, the Brentwood apartments are centered close to the best shopping, entertainment, and restaurants. Only minutes away from Wayne State University, The College for Creative Studies, and the M-1 Rail Line, the Brentwood allows you to be in proximity to it all!
The Brentwood 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
- Electronic Thermostat
- Historic Building
- Pet Friendly*
- Bike Storage
- Newly Renovated & Redesigned
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
Bicycle Storage
Property Manager on Site
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Property Manager on Site
- Walk-Up
- Bicycle Storage
Apartment Features
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Microwave
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Quartz Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
487 Prentis St,
Detroit,
MI
48201
Midtown Detroit is a bustling urban neighborhood immediately north of downtown. Home to Wayne State University, there are many students, faculty, and staff members that live in this lively community. In Midtown, you’ll find the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, the Michigan Science Center, and the Charles H. Wright Museum that explores African American history from the Middle Passage to the Underground Railroad.
This diverse, artistic community is lined with impressive art galleries, laid-back brunch spots, indie shops, and live music venues. Residents of Midtown Detroit appreciate the neighborhood’s central location and proximity to downtown and the city’s scenic parks along the Detroit River. Apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes in Midtown range from affordable to upscale, attracting a wide range of renters to the area.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
The Brentwood is within 9 minutes or 0.5 mile from Wayne State University. It is also near College of Creative Studies and Wayne County C.C., Downtown.
Schools
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-7
202 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
368 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
501 Students
Attendance Zone
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
232 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
379 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,395 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
432 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Detroit include Canfield St - Southbound, located 0.4 mile from The Brentwood. The Brentwood is near Detroit Metro Wayne County, located 21.7 miles or 33 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 19 min | 10.1 mi |
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Drive: | 19 min | 12.6 mi |
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Drive: | 28 min | 18.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Drive: | 33 min | 21.7 mi |
Time and distance from The Brentwood.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi |
The Brentwood has 3 shopping centers within 3.3 miles, which is about a 8-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Michigan Science Center
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Detroit Historical Museum
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Wayne State University Museum of Natural History
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.2 mi |
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Campus Martius Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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Hart Plaza
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
The Brentwood has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Wayne State University Museum of Natural History, Detroit Historical Museum, and Michigan Science Center.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
The Brentwood has 3 hospitals within 1.0 miles, the nearest is Karmanos Cancer Center which is 0.6 mile away and a 11 minute walk.
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487 Prentis St
Detroit, MI 48201