The Forefront Detroit
1324-1336 Porter St,
Detroit,
MI
48226
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Monthly Rent
$2,100 - $3,750
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Bedrooms
1 - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
600 - 1,250 sq ft
Forefront Detroit brings twenty-eight thoughtfully designed residences to Corktown, Detroit's oldest neighborhood, inside a 1918 building taken down to the studs and rebuilt in 2026. The original brick exterior stayed. Everything behind it is new. One-bedroom homes range from 600 to 775 square feet. Two-bedrooms run 1,100 to 1,250. Across all four floors, the layouts are open and the windows are large, so the light carries deep into each unit rather than stopping at the front room. Kitchens are outfitted with full-size stainless steel appliances — no apartment-scale compromises. Every home includes a full-size in-unit washer and dryer, walk-in showers, central HVAC with your own in-unit thermostat, and a smart entry lock you can open by fingerprint, code, or phone. At twenty-eight units across four floors, the building is intentionally small. One main elevator, two wide stairwells, secured front and side entrances. It reads as boutique because it is. Pets are welcome, with no breed or weight restrictions. Off-street parking is available in a fourteen-space lot at $300 per month, with gating scheduled for installation. Street parking is available as well. Secured resident patio lounges are planned for the building. One-bedrooms start at $2,100. Two-bedrooms start at $3,150. Available now. Corktown is Detroit's oldest surviving neighborhood, and for the last few years it has also been its most closely watched. The reason is eight blocks west. Michigan Central — the 1913 Beaux-Arts station that sat empty for three decades — reopened after Ford's restoration and now anchors a mobility and technology campus. It's roughly a fifteen- to twenty-minute walk from your door, or four minutes by car. If you work there, this is one of the few genuinely walkable options in the city. Michigan Avenue is the neighborhood's spine, and it's a short walk north. Ottava Via, Alpino, Grandma Bob's, Folk, Ima Izakaya, and Mink cover most of what you'd want on a given night. Batch Brewing, Two James Spirits, The Sugar House, Nancy Whiskey, and McShane's handle the rest. These are destination places — people drive in from the suburbs for them. You'll walk. Downtown starts about a mile east. Woodward Avenue and Campus Martius are roughly a twenty-minute walk or a six-minute drive. Comerica Park and Ford Field are about twenty-five minutes on foot and under ten by car — close enough that you'll hear the crowd on a good night, far enough that game-day traffic isn't your problem. The QLINE runs Woodward from downtown to New Center, and the People Mover loops the central business district; both are walkable, though most residents will drive or use rideshare for the short hop. For drivers, I-75 and the Lodge are both minutes away, which puts Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and the northern suburbs within a straightforward commute. Roosevelt Park sits in front of Michigan Central. The Corner Ballpark occupies the old Tiger Stadium site at Michigan and Trumbull, where the original field is still in use. Corktown works because it's a real neighborhood with a real history that happens to sit a mile from a downtown that's been rebuilding for a decade.
Highlights
- Walk-In Closets
- Island Kitchen
- Dog Park
- Gated
- Elevator
- Views
- Patio
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 107price $2,100square feet 775availibility Now
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Unit 106price $2,100square feet 775availibility Now
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Unit 105price $2,100square feet 700availibility Now
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Unit 103price $3,150square feet 1,250availibility Now
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Unit 101price $3,150square feet 1,100availibility Now
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Unit 203price $3,250square feet 1,250availibility Now
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Unit 201price $3,250square feet 1,100availibility Now
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Unit 303price $3,550square feet 1,250availibility Now
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Unit 107price $2,100square feet 775availibility Now
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Unit 106price $2,100square feet 775availibility Now
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Unit 105price $2,100square feet 700availibility Now
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Unit 103price $3,150square feet 1,250availibility Now
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Unit 101price $3,150square feet 1,100availibility Now
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Unit 203price $3,250square feet 1,250availibility Now
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Unit 201price $3,250square feet 1,100availibility Now
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Unit 303price $3,550square feet 1,250availibility Now
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.
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Dogs
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Pet DepositMax of 2. Charged per pet.$350
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Monthly Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$50 / mo
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Cats
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Pet DepositMax of 2. Charged per unit.$350
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Monthly Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$50 / mo
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Street Parking
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Parking FeeCharged per vehicle.$300 / mo
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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
Lease Options
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6 - 12 Month Leases
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Short term lease
Property Information
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Built in 1918
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28 units/4 stories
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Furnished Units Available
About The Forefront Detroit
Forefront Detroit brings twenty-eight thoughtfully designed residences to Corktown, Detroit's oldest neighborhood, inside a 1918 building taken down to the studs and rebuilt in 2026. The original brick exterior stayed. Everything behind it is new. One-bedroom homes range from 600 to 775 square feet. Two-bedrooms run 1,100 to 1,250. Across all four floors, the layouts are open and the windows are large, so the light carries deep into each unit rather than stopping at the front room. Kitchens are outfitted with full-size stainless steel appliances — no apartment-scale compromises. Every home includes a full-size in-unit washer and dryer, walk-in showers, central HVAC with your own in-unit thermostat, and a smart entry lock you can open by fingerprint, code, or phone. At twenty-eight units across four floors, the building is intentionally small. One main elevator, two wide stairwells, secured front and side entrances. It reads as boutique because it is. Pets are welcome, with no breed or weight restrictions. Off-street parking is available in a fourteen-space lot at $300 per month, with gating scheduled for installation. Street parking is available as well. Secured resident patio lounges are planned for the building. One-bedrooms start at $2,100. Two-bedrooms start at $3,150. Available now. Corktown is Detroit's oldest surviving neighborhood, and for the last few years it has also been its most closely watched. The reason is eight blocks west. Michigan Central — the 1913 Beaux-Arts station that sat empty for three decades — reopened after Ford's restoration and now anchors a mobility and technology campus. It's roughly a fifteen- to twenty-minute walk from your door, or four minutes by car. If you work there, this is one of the few genuinely walkable options in the city. Michigan Avenue is the neighborhood's spine, and it's a short walk north. Ottava Via, Alpino, Grandma Bob's, Folk, Ima Izakaya, and Mink cover most of what you'd want on a given night. Batch Brewing, Two James Spirits, The Sugar House, Nancy Whiskey, and McShane's handle the rest. These are destination places — people drive in from the suburbs for them. You'll walk. Downtown starts about a mile east. Woodward Avenue and Campus Martius are roughly a twenty-minute walk or a six-minute drive. Comerica Park and Ford Field are about twenty-five minutes on foot and under ten by car — close enough that you'll hear the crowd on a good night, far enough that game-day traffic isn't your problem. The QLINE runs Woodward from downtown to New Center, and the People Mover loops the central business district; both are walkable, though most residents will drive or use rideshare for the short hop. For drivers, I-75 and the Lodge are both minutes away, which puts Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and the northern suburbs within a straightforward commute. Roosevelt Park sits in front of Michigan Central. The Corner Ballpark occupies the old Tiger Stadium site at Michigan and Trumbull, where the original field is still in use. Corktown works because it's a real neighborhood with a real history that happens to sit a mile from a downtown that's been rebuilding for a decade.
The Forefront Detroit is an apartment community located in Wayne County and the 48226 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Detroit Public Schools Community District attendance zone.
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Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Elevator
Gated
Bicycle Storage
- Elevator
- Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Bicycle Storage
- Gated
- Dog Park
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Walk-In Closets
Island Kitchen
Granite Countertops
Microwave
Indoor Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Pantry
- Island Kitchen
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
Model Details
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Linen Closet
- Furnished
- Patio
Located just west of Downtown Detroit, Corktown is considered the oldest (and hippest) neighborhood in the city. Corktown blends the old and the new with an array of exciting restaurants, breweries, boutiques, and music venues in longstanding red-brick buildings lined up along Michigan Avenue.
Corktown also offers a wide variety of rentals, from luxury apartments in modern buildings to charming townhomes and renovated lofts. Residents are typically drawn to the neighborhood for its quirky vibe and quick access to Downtown Detroit. Commuting is a breeze with convenience to Interstate 75, Highway 10, and walkable access to downtown.
Learn more about living in CorktownCompare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Corktown | Detroit, MI | |
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| Studio | $1,351 | $1,070 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,636 | $1,116 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,067 | $1,494 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,926 | $1,721 |
- Elevator
- Lounge
- Gated
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Bicycle Storage
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Pantry
- Island Kitchen
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Linen Closet
- Furnished
- Patio
| Monday | By Appointment |
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| Tuesday | By Appointment |
| Wednesday | By Appointment |
| Thursday | By Appointment |
| Friday | By Appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.6 mi |
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Transportation options available in Detroit include Michigan Avenue, located 0.7 mile from The Forefront Detroit. The Forefront Detroit is near Detroit Metro Wayne County, located 22.4 miles or 32 minutes away.
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi | |
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
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Drive: | 21 min | 10.9 mi |
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Drive: | 22 min | 14.9 mi |
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Drive: | 31 min | 20.7 mi |
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Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Drive: | 32 min | 22.4 mi |
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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.
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Campus Martius Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Hart Plaza
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
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Motor Cities National Heritage Area
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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RiverWalk
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi |
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William G. Milliken State Park & Harbor
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.5 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 42 min | 30.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 115 min | 88.6 mi |
The Forefront Detroit Photos
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2B/2B Kitchen Option 1
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2B/2B Kitchen Option 1
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2B/2B Kitchen Option 2
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Expansive Living-Dining Spaces
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1B/1B Kitchen
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1 B/1B Kitchen
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Expansive Living-Dining Space
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Expansive Living-Dining Spaces
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In-Home Washer Dryer
Models
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01 Layout (2B/2B) 1,100 SqFt
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02 Layout (1B/1B) 600 SqFt
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03 Layout (2B/2B) 1250 SqFt
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04 Layout (1B/1B) 700 SqFt
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05 Layout (1B/1B) 700 SqFt
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06 Layout (1B/1B) 775 SqFt
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The Forefront Detroit has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Parking is available at The Forefront Detroit. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.
The Forefront Detroit has one to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $2,100/mo. to $3,750/mo.
Yes, The Forefront Detroit welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
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 $2,100 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $84,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
The Forefront Detroit is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
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1324-1336 Porter St
Detroit, MI 48226