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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Cozy retreat
  • Modern comfort
  • Urban living
  • Recently renovated
  • Brand-new kitchens

Location

75 W Palmer St, Detroit, MI 48202, USA|University
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Management

Modern City LLC

Leasing office

(313) 643-5638

Property Overview

The Phoneix receives an impressive Zumper expert rating of 8.6 out of 10, reflecting its excellent value and amenities, underscored by a price rating of 10 out of 10. Notable features include modern comforts in a recently renovated cozy retreat, with convenient access to urban living and an array of nearby dining and entertainment options. With a strong focus on transparency, the property fosters trustworthiness, ensuring prospective renters have a clear understanding of what to expect.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, The Phoneix is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Phoneix 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

  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Social life
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath400 sqft$875 /mo1 unit availableCelebrate urban living in this quaint studio apartment nestled within the historic walls of 75 Paper Street. Recently renovated to perfection, this cozy abode showcases brand-new kitchens seamlessly integrated into the building's timeless charm. Discover the art of efficient space design with cleverly crafted bed nooks, providing a cozy retreat after a long day in the city. Experience the best of historic ambiance and modern comfort in this charming studio sanctuary *The rental or lease of this property must comply with the City of Detroit ordinance regulating the use of criminal background checks as part of the tenant screening process to provide citizens with criminal backgrounds a fair opportunity. For additional information, please contact the City of Detroit Office of Civil Rights, Inclusion and Opportunity.

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Amenities for The Phoneix

Apartment Amenities

Updated BathroomUpdated Kitchen

Building

Bicycle StorageCats OK
Controlled AccessDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Storage
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

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Units2
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About The Phoneix

HomeApartments in DetroitUniversity The Phoneix

Celebrate urban living in this quaint studio apartment nestled within the historic walls of 75 Paper Street. Recently renovated to perfection, this cozy abode showcases brand-new kitchens seamlessly integrated into the building's timeless charm. Discover the art of efficient space design with cleverly crafted bed nooks, providing a cozy retreat after a long day in the city. Experience the best of historic ambiance and modern comfort in this charming studio sanctuary *The rental or lease of this property must comply with the City of Detroit ordinance regulating the use of criminal background checks as part of the tenant screening process to provide citizens with criminal backgrounds a fair opportunity. For additional information, please contact the City of Detroit Office of Civil Rights, Inclusion and Opportunity.


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, The Phoneix is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Phoneix 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 The Phoneix
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.
The Phoneix 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·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.
The Phoneix goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including bicycle storage. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Phoneix receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Phoneix 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 The Phoneix 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.

The Phoneix is great for:

Social life

  • 55 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • 191 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Pet owners

  • 2 dog parks within 1 mile

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 The Phoneix compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

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Rent trends in University

studio apartments at The Phoneix cost about 22% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in University.

Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
University
Detroit
A table of studio rental data trends in Detroit
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,025
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$917
October 2025$899
November 2025$926
December 2025$944
A table of studio rental data trends in University
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,072
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$1,095
October 2025$1,117
November 2025$1,117
December 2025$1,118

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$35,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $35,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $875.
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Schools near The Phoneix

Spain Elementary-Middle School

3700 beaubien st

detroit, MI, 48201

PK, K-8Public
C-

Thirkell Elementary School

7724 14th st

detroit, MI, 48206

PK, K-8Public
C-

Sampson-Webber Leadership Academy

4700 tireman st

detroit, MI, 48204

PK, K-8Public
C-

Bunche Preparatory Academy

2715 macomb st

detroit, MI, 48207

PK, K-8Public
C-

Durfee Elementary-Middle School

2425 tuxedo st

detroit, MI, 48206

PK, K-8Public
C-
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Getting around Detroit near 75 W Palmer 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

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

Points of interest for 75 W Palmer St, Detroit

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of 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

5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

6/10
Some bars within walking distance

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Marcus Market
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University Food Center
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New Center Super Market
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