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Highlights

  • Modern bathroom
  • Spacious living area
  • Updated kitchen
  • Spacious layout
  • Updated bathroom
  • Luxury flooring

Location

17500 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48203, USA|Palmer Park
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DET Homes Property Management

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(844) 334-5739 ext. 5001

Property Overview

17500 2nd Avenue combines strong value with a high overall Zumper rating of 8.4, supported by top-tier price, solid amenities, strong location, and good trustworthiness scores. Its standout features include an updated kitchen and bathroom, modern finishes, luxury flooring, and a spacious living area and layout, while ranking in the 100th percentile for value per square foot in the area.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 17500 2nd Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 17500 2nd Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space

Floor plans

Covington - 175442 bed1 bath1,350 sqft$1,100 /moNewly Renovated 2-Bedroom Home with Private Basement This newly renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers comfortable living with updated finishes and plenty of space. The home also features a private basement, providing additional space for storage, laundry, or flexible use. Residents are responsible for electricity and gas, helping keep monthly expenses simple and manageable. Conveniently located near local shopping, dining, schools, and major roadways, this home offers a great combination of space, privacy, comfort, and value. Schedule a showing today and come see what this newly renovated home has to offer!

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HomeApartments in DetroitPalmer Park 17500 2nd Avenue

Newly Renovated 2-Bedroom Home with Private Basement This newly renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers comfortable living with updated finishes and plenty of space. The home also features a private basement, providing additional space for storage, laundry, or flexible use. Residents are responsible for electricity and gas, helping keep monthly expenses simple and manageable. Conveniently located near local shopping, dining, schools, and major roadways, this home offers a great combination of space, privacy, comfort, and value. Schedule a showing today and come see what this newly renovated home has to offer!


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 17500 2nd Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 17500 2nd Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 17500 2nd Avenue
Price·10A 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.
17500 2nd Avenue offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 17500 2nd Avenue is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
17500 2nd Avenue is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A 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.
While 17500 2nd Avenue does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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 17500 2nd Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 350 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

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Rent trends in Palmer Park

2-bedroom apartments at 17500 2nd Avenue cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Palmer Park.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Palmer Park
Detroit
A table of studio rental data trends in Detroit
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$993
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
March 2026$963
April 2026$976
May 2026$947
June 2026$939
July 2026$927
August 2026$916
September 2026$935
A table of studio rental data trends in Palmer Park
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$890
October 2024$890
November 2024$890
December 2024$890
January 2025$890
February 2025$890
March 2025$890
April 2025$890
July 2025$890
August 2025$890
September 2025$890
November 2025$890
December 2025$890
January 2026$890
February 2026$890
March 2026$890
April 2026$890
May 2026$892
June 2026$900
July 2026$900
August 2026$893
September 2026$912

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near 17500 2nd Avenue

Greenfield Union Elementary-Middle School

420 w 7 mile rd

detroit, MI, 48203

PK, K-8Public
C-

Marshall Thurgood Elementary School

15531 linwood st

detroit, MI, 48238

PK, K-8Public
C

Palmer Park Preparatory Academy

3901 margareta st

detroit, MI, 48221

PK, K-8Public
C-

Pasteur Elementary School

19811 stoepel st

detroit, MI, 48221

PK, K-6Public
C-

Davison Elementary-Middle School

2800 e davison st

detroit, MI, 48212

PK, K-8Public
C
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Neighborhood

Palmer Park | Detroit, MI

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

Getting around Detroit near 17500 2nd Ave

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

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 17500 2nd Ave, Detroit

Groceries

6/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Primary schools

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

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within a short drive

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