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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Fully renovated
  • Pet friendly community
  • Furnished apartment options
  • One-bedroom plus den
  • One-bedroom
  • Gated offstreet parking

Location

17130 Birchcrest Dr, Detroit, MI 48221, USA|Palmer Park
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Management

Essential Property Management LLC

Leasing office

(844) 325-4840 ext. 7454

Open 

9:00 am–6:00 pm ET

Property Overview

Birchcrest Apartments is a highly rated, fully renovated, pet-friendly community with furnished options, one-bedroom and one-bedroom plus den layouts, and gated off-street parking, earning a strong overall Zumper Expert Rating of 9.1 out of 10. With excellent scores for price, amenities, location, and quality, as well as detailed listing information and 18 photos, it delivers strong value and transparency, and is particularly convenient for pet owners given nearby pet grooming and supply services.

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

9.1
Excellent
Birchcrest 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 Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

One Bedroom Den1 bed1 bath530 sqft$950 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Birchcrest Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningHardwood Floor
Water Included

Appliances

Energy-Efficient Appliances

Tech

Cable Ready

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Historic BuildingOnsite Laundry
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

Application Fee

Per-applicant. Agent application fee.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 cats max. | Restrictions: None.

$50

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$250

Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 1 dog max. | Restrictions: Breed.

$50

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$250

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Building details

Property details

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About Birchcrest Apartments

HomeApartments in DetroitPalmer Park Birchcrest Apartments

Located in the University District of Detroit, the beautiful & historic Birchcrest Apartments are directly across from the University of Detroit Mercy; at the corner of McNichols and Birchcrest) and just minutes from Marygrove College, Palmer Park, the Lodge freeway, and the Avenue of Fashion. Live and play in this vibrant hub for eateries and bistros, boutiques, late night entertainment, and much more. Birchcrest Apartments offer fully renovated, one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus den and two bedroom apartments, pet friendly community and gated offstreet parking. Fully furnished apartment options avalaible upon request.


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.
9.1
/10
Excellent
Birchcrest 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 Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated Birchcrest Apartments
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.
Birchcrest Apartments 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.
Birchcrest 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, Birchcrest Apartments 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.
Birchcrest Apartments 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·9A 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.
Birchcrest Apartments has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Birchcrest Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Birchcrest Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 4 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

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 Birchcrest Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

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Rent trends in Palmer Park

1-bedroom apartments at Birchcrest Apartments cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Palmer Park.

Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Palmer Park
Detroit
A table of studio rental data trends in Detroit
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$900
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
March 2026$963
April 2026$976
May 2026$950
A table of studio rental data trends in Palmer Park
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$890
June 2024$890
July 2024$890
August 2024$890
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$890

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near Birchcrest Apartments

Palmer Park Preparatory Academy

3901 margareta st

detroit, MI, 48221

PK, K-8Public
C-

Marshall Thurgood Elementary School

15531 linwood st

detroit, MI, 48238

PK, K-8Public
C

Bagley Elementary School

8100 curtis st

detroit, MI, 48221

PK, K-6Public
C-

The School at Marygrove

8425 w mcnichols rd

detroit, MI, 48221

K-12Public
C-

Pasteur Elementary School

19811 stoepel st

detroit, MI, 48221

PK, K-6Public
C-
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Getting around Detroit near 17130 Birchcrest Dr

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
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 17130 Birchcrest Dr, Detroit

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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