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Living in Downtown Detroit

Downtown is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Detroit with 18,435 residents.

Downtown has good public transportation and is very bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: University, Chene, Jeffries, Kettering-butzel, Indian Village, Central and Gold Coast.

Nearby Downtown Apartments on Redfin

76 Walk Score of Downtown, Detroit, MI

Downtown is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Most errands can be accomplished on foot in Downtown Detroit.

Downtown is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Detroit with a Walk Score of 76.

Find apartments in Detroit's most walkable neighborhoods: University, Downtown and Central.

Downtown Detroit Apartments for Rent

Downtown Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Downtown to other Detroit neighborhoods.

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Population

1 University 86 47 88 14,625
2 Downtown 76 53 71 18,435
3 Central 74 37 63 12,502
4 Vernor 68 30 61 36,918

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53 Transit Score of Downtown, Detroit, MI

Downtown has Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options. Find Downtown Detroit apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Downtown has good public transportation and about 17 bus lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Downtown on public transit.

71 Bike Score of Downtown, Detroit, MI

Downtown is Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips.

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