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Whitmore Apartments
653-701 Whitmore Rd,
Detroit,
MI
48203
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Highlights
- Hearing Impaired Accessible
- Vision Impaired Accessible
- Individual Locking Bedrooms
- Property Manager on Site
- Hardwood Floors
About Whitmore Apartments
Experience Detroit living at Whitmore Apartments. Located at 653-701 Whitmore Rd in Detroit, this community is a terrific place to live. From amenities to availability, the leasing staff is excited to help you find the perfect apartment. Experience a new standard at Whitmore Apartments.
Whitmore Apartments is an apartment community located in Wayne County and the 48203 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Detroit Public Schools Community District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
24 Hour Access
Property Manager on Site
Maintenance on site
Renters Insurance Program
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Hearing Impaired Accessible
- Vision Impaired Accessible
- Renters Insurance Program
- Online Services
- Individual Locking Bedrooms
- Private Bathroom
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Handrails
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Warming Drawer
- Hardwood Floors
- Carpet
- Window Coverings
- Large Bedrooms
653-701 Whitmore Rd,
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 | $1,072 |
| 1 Bedroom | $790 | $1,113 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,170 | $1,897 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.4 mi |
Whitmore Apartments is within 6 minutes or 1.8 miles from Detroit Mercy, McNichols. It is also near Marygrove College and College of Creative Studies.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
425 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
755 Students
Attendance Zone
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-7
202 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
449 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
379 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
306 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
432 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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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 options available in Detroit include Grand Blvd, located 5.5 miles from Whitmore Apartments. Whitmore Apartments 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: | 10 min | 5.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 13 min | 5.5 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.7 mi |
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Drive: | 22 min | 10.5 mi |
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Drive: | 26 min | 14.1 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 Whitmore Apartments
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
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 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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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 Whitmore Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
Whitmore Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| 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: | 11 min | 4.9 mi |
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Detroit Zoo
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.4 mi |
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Wayne State University Museum of Natural History
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Drive: | 16 min | 6.1 mi |
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Detroit Historical Museum
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.6 mi |
Whitmore Apartments has 5 parks within 6.6 miles, including Palmer Park, Belle Isle Nature Zoo, and Detroit Historical Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi |
Whitmore Apartments has 3 hospitals within 4.4 miles, the nearest is Southeast Michigan Surgical Hospital which is 3.7 miles away and a 10 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.
653-701 Whitmore Rd
Detroit, MI 48203