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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Controlled access
  • Central air conditioning
  • Closet space
  • Newer apartments

Location

641 Brainard St, Detroit, MI 48201, USA|University
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Management

KMG Prestige

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Leasing office

(810) 286-3929

Open 

8:00 am–5:00 pm ET

Property Overview

Brainard Street Apartments offers an impressive overall rating of 9.2 from Zumper, highlighting its strong value and high-quality living experience. With notable features like central air conditioning and controlled access, the property excels in amenities and location, earning perfect scores. Additionally, it promotes environmental sustainability and pet-friendliness, while ensuring a vibrant social scene and suitable conditions for remote work.

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

9.2
Excellent
Brainard Street Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • More space
  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Work-from-home
  • Social life

Floor plans

2B2 bed1.5 bath1,019 sqft$1,139 /mo1 unit available
3B3 bed1.5 bath1,249 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon

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Amenities for Brainard Street Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Trash IncludedWater

Tech

Utilities: Broadband Internet

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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

Dog policy

Allowed 
Breed restrictionsYes
Limit-1
Deposit$200
Monthly Rent$20

Cat policy

Allowed 
Breed restrictionsYes
Limit-1
Deposit$200
Monthly Rent$20

Breed restrictions include:

Restrictions apply. $200 refundable deposit. Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.

Parking

OtherContact for Price
Off-street parking. Please call us regarding our Parking Policy.

Required one-time fees

Security Deposit$0
Building details

Property details

Units120
Lease terms12 months
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About Brainard Street Apartments

HomeApartments in DetroitUniversity Brainard Street Apartments

Located in the MIDTOWN DISTRICT Built in 2004, these newer apartments have many updated features including extra large floor plans, central air conditioning, 1 1/2 baths, a dishwasher and lots of closet space. Each building has controlled access.


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.
9.2
/10
Excellent
Brainard Street Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated Brainard Street Apartments
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, Brainard Street Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in University. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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.
Brainard Street Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Brainard Street Apartments 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.
Brainard Street Apartments 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.
Brainard Street Apartments 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 Brainard Street Apartments.
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.
Brainard Street Apartments 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.

Brainard Street Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 5 pet supply stores near the property

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 1 internet service provider option nearby

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 221 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 38 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • 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 Brainard Street Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 3-bedroom is 151 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 69 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away

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Rent trends in University

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Brainard Street Apartments to be 41% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in University.

Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
University
Detroit
A table of studio rental data trends in Detroit
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,000
October 2023$1,022
November 2023$1,025
December 2023$1,029
January 2024$1,015
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$936
A table of studio rental data trends in University
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,143
October 2023$1,133
November 2023$1,049
December 2023$1,063
January 2024$1,049
February 2024$1,025
March 2024$1,037
April 2024$1,185
May 2024$1,278
June 2024$1,256
July 2024$1,131
August 2024$1,078
September 2024$1,113
October 2024$1,086
November 2024$1,095
December 2024$1,157
January 2025$1,152
February 2025$1,151
March 2025$1,080
April 2025$1,312
May 2025$1,377
June 2025$1,376
July 2025$1,289
August 2025$1,115
September 2025$1,096

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$45,560/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $45,560 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,139.
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Schools near Brainard Street Apartments

Spain Elementary-Middle School

3700 beaubien st

detroit, MI, 48201

PK, K-8Public
C-

Bunche Preparatory Academy

2715 macomb st

detroit, MI, 48207

PK, K-8Public
C-

Thirkell Elementary School

7724 14th st

detroit, MI, 48206

PK, K-8Public
C-

Earhart Elementary/Middle School

1000 scotten st

detroit, MI, 48209

PK, K-8Public
C-

Maybury Elementary School

4410 porter st

detroit, MI, 48209

PK, K-5Public
C
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Neighborhood

University | Detroit, MI

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Detroit near 641 Brainard St

Walking

8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 641 Brainard St, Detroit

Groceries

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

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

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

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

7/10
Variety of bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 641 Brainard St

Whole Foods Market
115 Mack Ave
Marcus Market
4614 2nd Ave
Brush Park Bodega
2671 Brush St
University Food Center
1131 W Warren Ave
Eve's Market
1411 Washington Blvd

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