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Highlights
- Off street
- Driveway parking
- Close to downtown
- Central air
- Front porch
Location
487 Chalmers St, Detroit, MI 48215, USA
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Amenities for 487 Chalmers St
Apartment Amenities
| Central Air | Hardwood Floor |
Building
| Basement | Exterior Type: Brick |
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| Assigned Parking | Garage Parking |
| Outdoor Space |
Other
| Architecture Style: Bungalow |
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About 487 Chalmers St
Property Status: Active OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2/28/26, 10AM. For rent in Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood. 3 bedroom craftsman bungalow. Living on the eastside near Jefferson and the Detroit river, close to downtown. Rental application required. Wonderful front porch. Driveway parking off street. Harwood floors. Central air. Tenant pays gas, electric, water, lawn / snow. Room sizes estimated. Interior pictures coming soon. Office Phone: (586) 774-2300 Copyright © 2026 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 487 Chalmers St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Address details
| Zip code | 48215 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Detroit
3-bedroom apartments at 487 Chalmers St cost about 42% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Detroit.
Median rents as of Feb 21 2026.
Detroit
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,250 |
| April 2024 | $1,285 |
| May 2024 | $1,300 |
| June 2024 | $1,300 |
| July 2024 | $1,300 |
| August 2024 | $1,300 |
| September 2024 | $1,300 |
| October 2024 | $1,300 |
| November 2024 | $1,300 |
| December 2024 | $1,300 |
| January 2025 | $1,300 |
| February 2025 | $1,300 |
| March 2025 | $1,300 |
| April 2025 | $1,300 |
| May 2025 | $1,340 |
| June 2025 | $1,306 |
| July 2025 | $1,300 |
| August 2025 | $1,317 |
| September 2025 | $1,350 |
| October 2025 | $1,307 |
| November 2025 | $1,308 |
| December 2025 | $1,306 |
| January 2026 | $1,300 |
| February 2026 | $1,300 |
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Can I afford to live at 487 Chalmers St?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 487 Chalmers St
Carstens Elementary-Middle School
13000 essex ave
detroit, MI, 48215
PK, K-8Public
C-
Clark J.E. Preparatory Academy
15755 bremen st
detroit, MI, 48224
PK, 1-8Public
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Hutchinson Elementary-Middle School
2600 garland st
detroit, MI, 48214
PK, K-8Public
C-
Hamilton Academy
14223 southampton st
detroit, MI, 48213
PK, K-8Public
C-
Brown Ronald Academy
11530 e outer dr
detroit, MI, 48224
PK, K-8Public
C-
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Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Detroit near 487 Chalmers St
Walking
4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate 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 487 Chalmers St, Detroit
Groceries
1/10
No grocery stores within walking distance
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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