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Urban at Palmer Park
17437 3rd St,
Detroit,
MI
48203
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About Urban at Palmer Park
Welcome home to Urban at Palmer Park! Our apartments in Detroit allow you to reside in comfort and sophistication while exploring the unique and dynamic culture of Highland Park. Superior amenities, desirable services, and a well-connected address allow you to indulge in all the urban conveniences you want without giving up on the peace and quiet you deserve. Offering a selection of studio and one and two-bedroom apartments for rent, Urban at Palmer Park gives residents an enjoyable experience in the best community in the area. Relaxation and recreation are at the forefront with high speed internet, off street parking, and laundry facilities. Inside your spacious home, easily unwind with the latest features. energy efficient appliances, oversized apartment homes, and cable are all a given. We are pet-friendly, so your four-legged friends can roam around the neighborhood. Urban at Palmer Park is ideally located near E McNichols Rd and Pontchartrain Blvd, allowing you to reach some of the area’s best destinations within minutes. We’re set right next to popular shopping and entertainment destinations, including Detroit Golf Club, Detroit Zoo, and Detroit Historical Museum, while the city’s thriving downtown is within a comfortable ride. As a resident of our Detroit apartments, thoughtful amenities and extraordinary services will make each day a delight. Take a look at our photo gallery and schedule your appointment or drop by and visit us for your personal tour today!
Urban at Palmer Park is an apartment community located in Wayne County and the 48203 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Frederick Douglass International Academy attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Cable Ready
- Efficient Appliances
- Historic Building
- Off Street Parking
- Oversized Apartment Homes
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Fitness Center
Apartment Features
- Cable Ready
17437 3rd St,
Detroit,
MI
48203
Situated about eight miles north of Downtown Detroit, Palmer Park blends natural beauty and historic architecture in a community-oriented environment. Dense rows of lush trees line the streets in Palmer Park, separating the elegant houses and vintage apartments from the community’s main commercial thoroughfares.
Palmer Park’s namesake park is a neighborhood landmark, offering the community hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, an ornate fountain, and an 18-hole golf course to explore. In addition to a peaceful, park-like locale, Palmer Park provides residents with convenience to a slew of everyday amenities strewn along Woodward Avenue and McNichols Road.
Proximity to the University of Detroit Mercy and Marygrove College make the neighborhood a top choice for many students, faculty, and staff looking for a rental close to campus. Nearby Interstate 75 connects Palmer Park to the rest of Greater Detroit with ease.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Palmer Park | Detroit, MI | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $884 | $1,077 |
| 1 Bedroom | $790 | $1,115 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,062 | $1,496 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,170 | $1,898 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.5 mi |
Urban at Palmer Park is within 6 minutes or 1.6 miles from Detroit Mercy, McNichols. It is also near Marygrove College and College of Creative Studies.
Schools
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-7
202 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
425 Students
Attendance Zone
Charter High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Detroit include Baltimore St - Southbound, located 5.2 miles from Urban at Palmer Park. Urban at Palmer Park is near Detroit Metro Wayne County, located 26.0 miles or 40 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.2 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 5.8 mi |
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Drive: | 23 min | 10.7 mi |
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Drive: | 26 min | 13.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Drive: | 40 min | 26.0 mi |
Walkability Near Urban at Palmer Park
Getting Around
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
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
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
Active
Soundscore™
74
/ 100
Traffic
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CalmBusinesses
CalmScores provided by
HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Urban at Palmer Park.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
Urban at Palmer Park has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 4-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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Palmer Park
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Belle Isle Nature Zoo
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.2 mi |
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Detroit Zoo
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Drive: | 13 min | 5.6 mi |
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Wayne State University Museum of Natural History
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.0 mi |
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Detroit Historical Museum
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.6 mi |
Urban at Palmer Park has 5 parks within 6.6 miles, including Palmer Park, Belle Isle Nature Zoo, and Detroit Historical Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.7 mi |
Urban at Palmer Park has 3 hospitals within 4.7 miles, the nearest is DMC Sinai - Grace Hospital which is 3.9 miles away and a 11 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
17437 3rd St
Detroit, MI 48203