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Highlights

  • Fully equipped fitness center
  • Vibrant community
  • Outdoor terrace
  • Central community room

Location

4000 Vernor West, Detroit, MI 48209, USA|Vernor
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Management

Continental Management LLC

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Leasing office

(586) 301-7377

Property Overview

La Joya Gardens is highly rated with a Zumper expert rating of 8.8 out of 10, reflecting its strong appeal to renters. With exceptional amenities, such as a fully equipped fitness center, and a prime location rated 10 out of 10, it offers unmatched convenience and quality of living. The property is also recognized for fostering a vibrant community, making it ideal for those seeking an active social life.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, La Joya Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Price, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, La Joya Gardens has a number of attractive features—namely its Location— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Elevator
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

1 Bedrooms1 bed1 bath$1,172–$1,295 /mo

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Amenities for La Joya Gardens

Building

Controlled AccessElevator
Fitness CenterResidents Lounge

Grounds

Outdoor Space

Services

On-Site Management
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About La Joya Gardens

HomeApartments in DetroitVernor La Joya Gardens

La Joya Gardens is a four-story, mixed-use, mixed-income development offering 53 residential units and 6,000 SF of commercial space. Other amenities would include things such as an outdoor terrace, fully equipped fitness center, central community room, two public plazas and a location that is adjacent to public transportation. Southwest Detroit is a vibrant community rich in history and culture that has not seen larger-scale development in decades. Designed with this in mind, La Joya Gardens will activate an entire vacant block in Southwest Detroit along Vernor Highway to help fill in missing retail activity and offer more affordable housing options to the community.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, La Joya Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Price, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, La Joya Gardens has a number of attractive features—namely its Location— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated La Joya Gardens
Price·7A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
While the monthly rent is more than the median price per bedroom of nearby properties, La Joya Gardens has other amenities and features that might compensate for the increased price. The higher monthly rent potentially reflects a higher quality of living that renters might find here, compared to other properties in the area.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
La Joya Gardens goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including controlled access. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, La Joya Gardens receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
La Joya Gardens offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
La Joya Gardens has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at La Joya Gardens.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
La Joya Gardens has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

La Joya Gardens is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

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 La Joya Gardens compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away

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Rent trends in Vernor

1-bedroom apartments at La Joya Gardens cost about 20% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Vernor.

Median rents as of Feb 7 2026.
Vernor
Detroit
A table of studio rental data trends in Detroit
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$915
March 2024$930
April 2024$899
May 2024$932
June 2024$973
July 2024$991
August 2024$982
September 2024$960
October 2024$993
November 2024$1,007
December 2024$1,014
January 2025$1,080
February 2025$1,102
March 2025$1,010
April 2025$997
May 2025$999
June 2025$1,044
July 2025$995
August 2025$971
September 2025$917
October 2025$899
November 2025$926
December 2025$953
January 2026$960
February 2026$945
A table of studio rental data trends in Vernor
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$895
March 2024$885
April 2024$830
May 2024$815
June 2024$797
July 2024$865
August 2024$895
September 2024$895
November 2025$995

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$46,880/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $46,880 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,172.
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Schools near La Joya Gardens

Maybury Elementary School

4410 porter st

detroit, MI, 48209

PK, K-5Public
C

Earhart Elementary/Middle School

1000 scotten st

detroit, MI, 48209

PK, K-8Public
C-

Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy

6021 mcmillan st

detroit, MI, 48209

PK, K-8Public
C-

Roberto Clemente Learning Academy

1551 beard st

detroit, MI, 48209

PK, K-5Public
C-

Harms Elementary School

2400 central st

detroit, MI, 48209

PK, K-5Public
C-
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Getting around Detroit near 4000 Vernor West

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
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 4000 Vernor West, Detroit

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Few or no 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

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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