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Highlights

  • Quartz countertops
  • On-site laundry
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Modern finishes
  • Pet friendly
  • Studio to two-bedroom units

Location

479 W Willis St, Detroit, MI 48201, USA|University

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Contact

Greg Semack

(586) 208-2812

Amenities for 479 W Willis St, University

Building

Onsite Laundry
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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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Property details

Lease terms12+ months
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About 479 W Willis St

HomeApartments in DetroitUniversity 479 W Willis St, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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This listing is 22% below the median price for studio apartments in University.

The Lindley is an apartment community located in the Midtown Detroit area. It offers studio to two-bedroom units. Rents vary depending on unit size and layout. For example, studio units start around $849 (for small units) up to $1,249+ in some layouts. The property was built in 1916 and has 4 stories, 28 units. The property is pet friendly, with parking (surface lot), on-site laundry, and modern finishes (stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, etc.). Assigned surface lot parking is ~$75/mo. Listing posted by Greg Semack (586) 208-2812. [SYNDID 4139389 07282026]


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NeighborhoodUniversity
Zip code48201
TypeApartment for rent

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Rent trends in University

studio apartments at 479 W Willis St cost about 22% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in University.

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
University
Detroit
A table of studio rental data trends in Detroit
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$978
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$947
June 2026$939
July 2026$927
A table of studio rental data trends in University
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,074
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$1,100
January 2026$1,100
February 2026$1,119
March 2026$1,206
April 2026$1,200
May 2026$1,226
June 2026$1,162
July 2026$1,135

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near 479 W Willis St

Edmonson Montessori

1300 w canfield st

detroit, MI, 48201

PK, K-8Public
C

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-

Bunche Preparatory Academy

2715 macomb st

detroit, MI, 48207

PK, K-8Public
C-

Earhart Elementary/Middle School

1000 scotten st

detroit, MI, 48209

PK, K-8Public
C-
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Getting around Detroit near 479 W Willis St

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

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

Transit

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

Points of interest for 479 W Willis St, Detroit

Groceries

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

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

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

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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