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491 Townsend St, Birmingham, MI 48009, USA|Downtown Birmingham
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Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 491 Townsend St
Totally updated condo for lease just steps away from the heart of Downtown Birmingham! This rare find has just been renovated with neutral paint and flooring throughout. Open kitchen with breakfast bar, recessed lighting, Corian counters, White cabinets and a door wall to the LARGE paver Terrace. Washer & Dryer in the unit, window treatments and much more! This premium in town location is a must see! Walk to shops, restaurants, pubs, parks and The Townsend! On site assigned parking. Private entry and Terrace perfect for outdoor dining with retractable awning! A true must see!
Address details
| Neighborhood | Downtown Birmingham |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 48009 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Downtown Birmingham
1-bedroom apartments at 491 Townsend St cost about 44% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Birmingham.
Median rents as of Sep 19 2026.
Downtown Birmingham
Birmingham
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| November 2025 | $2,568 |
| December 2025 | $1,820 |
| January 2026 | $1,868 |
| February 2026 | $1,653 |
| March 2026 | $1,603 |
| April 2026 | $1,681 |
| May 2026 | $1,590 |
| June 2026 | $1,431 |
| July 2026 | $1,425 |
| August 2026 | $1,405 |
| September 2026 | $1,462 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| November 2025 | $3,006 |
| December 2025 | $2,859 |
| January 2026 | $2,961 |
| February 2026 | $2,750 |
| March 2026 | $2,619 |
| April 2026 | $2,619 |
| May 2026 | $2,643 |
| June 2026 | $2,553 |
| July 2026 | $2,815 |
| August 2026 | $2,876 |
| September 2026 | $2,847 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 9 years ago | $1,600 |
Schools near 491 Townsend St
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
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium
2111 pontiac lake rd
waterford, MI, 48328
K-12Public
The School at Marygrove
8425 w mcnichols rd
detroit, MI, 48221
K-12Public
C-
Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus
1440 john r rd
rochester hls, MI, 48307
K-12Public
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Getting around Birmingham near 491 Townsend St
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
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 491 Townsend St, Birmingham
Groceries
7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
Variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
4/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk
High schools
2/10
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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