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1208 Emmons Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009, USA
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Amenities for 1208 Emmons Ave
Apartment Amenities
| Forced Air | Furnished |
| Hardwood Floor | Natural Gas |
Building
| Basement | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Outdoor Space |
| Storage |
Other
| Architecture Style: Craftsman | Eight Rooms |
| Roof Type: Asphalt |
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Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 1208 Emmons Ave
Property Status: Active Walk to downtown Birmingham from this wonderful Craftsman style house for lease in a great family neighborhood! Immediate occupancy available for this 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom FURNISHED gem with partially finished basement and detached 1 ½ story garage. The 2012 built garage is the icing on the cake, the upper level is a fully finished and heated BONUS/FLEX ROOM that can be used for whatever your heart desires (not included in Rooms List). You’ll love the vintage Craftsman style dark oak woodwork details including hardwood floors throughout the main house. The galley style kitchen has been updated with granite counters and includes all the SS appliances you’ll need. One full bath has been updated with slate tile around the tub/shower combo and another full bath is new construction with a fully tiled shower. The two Bedrooms are very generous sized and the partially finished basement includes an outfitted laundry room and plenty of storage. You'll also find additional living space with the enclosed 3-season front porch and all-season rear porch. The HVAC system is brand new and there's a rear deck to enjoy along with a fenced back yard. Short walk west to Howarth Park and enjoy a children’s playground and ball field; short walk east to iconic Woodward Ave. Move in requires an application from all age 18+ yrs. (RentSpree), first month rent ($2,500), security deposit ($3,750), cleaning fee ($400), full Credit Report (min 620 score) and verifiable monthly income of 3x monthly rent. Water & trash provided, tenant responsible for yard and snow maintenance, utilities and renter’s insurance. Sorry, no pets or smokers. PHOTOS MAY NOT PORTRAY EXACT FURNISHINGS PROVIDED. USE RENTSPREE LINK TO APPLY ($40 fee payable on site) Office Phone: (248) 626-2100 Copyright © 2026 Realcomp Limited II. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1208 Emmons Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.5 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Zip code | 48009 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Birmingham
2-bedroom apartments at 1208 Emmons Ave cost about 11% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Birmingham.
Median rents as of Feb 14 2026.
Birmingham
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,130 |
| April 2024 | $2,703 |
| May 2024 | $2,955 |
| June 2024 | $3,493 |
| July 2024 | $3,041 |
| August 2024 | $2,605 |
| September 2024 | $2,409 |
| October 2024 | $2,327 |
| November 2024 | $2,380 |
| December 2024 | $2,400 |
| January 2025 | $2,303 |
| February 2025 | $2,556 |
| March 2025 | $2,513 |
| April 2025 | $2,483 |
| May 2025 | $2,474 |
| June 2025 | $2,312 |
| July 2025 | $2,630 |
| August 2025 | $2,432 |
| September 2025 | $2,492 |
| October 2025 | $2,457 |
| November 2025 | $2,360 |
| December 2025 | $2,387 |
| January 2026 | $2,327 |
| February 2026 | $2,234 |
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2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 1208 Emmons Ave
Birmingham Public Schools Early Childhood Center
2121 midvale st
birmingham, MI, 48009
PKPublic
Kennedy Learning Center
16229 mount vernon st
southfield, MI, 48075
PK, K-12Public
The School at Marygrove
8425 w mcnichols rd
detroit, MI, 48221
K-12Public
C-
Schofield Elementary School
21555 warner ave
warren, MI, 48091
KPublic
B+
DPSCD Virtual School
14771 mansfield st
detroit, MI, 48227
K-12Public
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Getting around Birmingham near 1208 Emmons Ave
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Points of interest for 1208 Emmons Ave, Birmingham
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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