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5049 Lafontaine St, Detroit, MI 48236, USA|Finney
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About 5049 Lafontaine St
Property Status: Active Cozy 1-bedroom, 1-bath home in Detroit's 48236. Enjoy a practical layout, functional kitchen, and great location close to shopping, dining, and main roadways. Perfect for singles or couples looking for comfort and affordability. Schedule your tour today! Great news! Your application fee is completely FREE : Take advantage of this limited-time offer to make your move-in process simpler and more affordable. Not deposit ready? No worries—we can help! Office Phone: (305) 793-8447 Copyright © 2025 Michigan Regional Information Center, LLC. 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 5049 Lafontaine St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Finney |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 48236 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Finney
1-bedroom apartments at 5049 Lafontaine St cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Detroit.
Median rents as of Aug 30 2025.
Finney
Detroit
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $1,066 |
| October 2023 | $1,060 |
| November 2023 | $1,100 |
| December 2023 | $1,140 |
| January 2024 | $1,095 |
| February 2024 | $995 |
| March 2024 | $999 |
| April 2024 | $1,000 |
| May 2024 | $1,033 |
| June 2024 | $1,054 |
| July 2024 | $1,061 |
| August 2024 | $1,070 |
| September 2024 | $1,067 |
| October 2024 | $1,100 |
| November 2024 | $1,098 |
| December 2024 | $1,043 |
| January 2025 | $1,035 |
| February 2025 | $1,069 |
| March 2025 | $1,027 |
| April 2025 | $1,007 |
| May 2025 | $1,001 |
| June 2025 | $1,015 |
| July 2025 | $974 |
| August 2025 | $923 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $850 |
| October 2023 | $850 |
| November 2023 | $850 |
| December 2023 | $850 |
| March 2024 | $850 |
| April 2024 | $850 |
| May 2024 | $850 |
| June 2024 | $850 |
| October 2024 | $900 |
| November 2024 | $900 |
| February 2025 | $891 |
| March 2025 | $900 |
| April 2025 | $900 |
| May 2025 | $900 |
| June 2025 | $900 |
| July 2025 | $910 |
| August 2025 | $941 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 5049 Lafontaine St
Marquette Elementary-Middle School
6145 canyon st
detroit, MI, 48236
PK, K-8Public
C-
Brown Ronald Academy
11530 e outer dr
detroit, MI, 48224
PK, K-8Public
C-
Carleton Elementary School
11724 casino st
detroit, MI, 48224
PK, K-5Public
C-
Clark J.E. Preparatory Academy
15755 bremen st
detroit, MI, 48224
PK, 1-8Public
C-
Wayne Elementary School
10633 courville st
detroit, MI, 48224
PK, K-5Public
C-
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Getting around Detroit near 5049 Lafontaine St
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
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
4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 5049 Lafontaine St, Detroit
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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