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- Includes utilities
- Updated kitchen with upscale appliances
Location
211 Townsend St, Birmingham, MI 48009, USA|Downtown Birmingham
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Amenities for 211 Townsend St, Downtown Birmingham
Apartment Amenities
| 2 Floors | Central Air |
| Furnished | Utilities Included |
| Walk-in Closet |
Building
| Basement | Exterior Type: Cedar |
Other
| Architecture Style: Colonial |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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About 211 Townsend St
Property Status: Active For Lease! Fully furnished upper townhouse known as "the purple house" located just steps away from the Townsend and downtown Birmingham. Includes one space off street parking and one permit street spot. Updated kitchen with upscale appliances. Quaint eating space off living room. One block from Shain Park. Updated larger bath with walk-in closet. The best in care free executive living. Includes utilities. Office Phone: (313) 884-7000 Copyright © 2025 Multiple Listing Service MiRealSource. 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 211 Townsend St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 365 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Walk-in closet
- Rentals here may include more closet space than average
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- No covered parking
- Garage or covered parking isn't listed as an amenity here
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Neighborhood | Downtown Birmingham |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 48009 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Downtown Birmingham
1-bedroom apartments at 211 Townsend St cost about 229% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Birmingham.
Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
Downtown Birmingham
Birmingham
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $1,799 |
| December 2023 | $2,171 |
| January 2024 | $2,166 |
| February 2024 | $1,395 |
| March 2024 | $1,407 |
| April 2024 | $1,562 |
| May 2024 | $1,600 |
| June 2024 | $1,692 |
| July 2024 | $1,790 |
| August 2024 | $2,124 |
| September 2024 | $2,527 |
| October 2024 | $1,559 |
| November 2024 | $1,328 |
| December 2024 | $1,372 |
| January 2025 | $1,613 |
| February 2025 | $1,521 |
| March 2025 | $1,892 |
| April 2025 | $1,899 |
| May 2025 | $2,510 |
| June 2025 | $2,305 |
| July 2025 | $2,461 |
| August 2025 | $1,650 |
| September 2025 | $1,745 |
| October 2025 | $1,968 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,416 |
| December 2023 | $2,650 |
| January 2024 | $2,731 |
| February 2024 | $2,445 |
| March 2024 | $2,443 |
| April 2024 | $2,539 |
| May 2024 | $2,726 |
| June 2024 | $2,873 |
| July 2024 | $2,731 |
| August 2024 | $2,742 |
| September 2024 | $2,732 |
| October 2024 | $2,120 |
| November 2024 | $2,672 |
| December 2024 | $2,961 |
| January 2025 | $2,747 |
| February 2025 | $2,812 |
| March 2025 | $2,744 |
| April 2025 | $2,635 |
| May 2025 | $2,770 |
| June 2025 | $3,073 |
| July 2025 | $3,018 |
| August 2025 | $2,850 |
| September 2025 | $2,836 |
| October 2025 | $2,823 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 211 Townsend St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$400,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $400,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $10,000.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 10 months ago | $10,000 |
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Neighborhood
Downtown Birmingham | Birmingham, MI
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Birmingham near 211 Townsend St
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 211 Townsend St, Birmingham
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
9/10
Variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
5/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk
High schools
3/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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