Off-Campus Housing
Living off campus connects you to the vitality of the city and the urban art scene. When looking at apartments, consider the following:
- Most landlords require a security deposit upon move in. This protects them from any damage you may cause to the apartment. Security deposits can vary from a half month’s rent to two months’ rent.
- Ask if utilities are included in the monthly rent. If not, ask the landlord what average monthly utility bills may be.
- Talk to other tenants in the building. They can tell you what to expect in terms of safety, the landlord and the heat/hot water service.
- Check the edges of the apartment door and mailbox for any indication of break-ins or vandalism.
- If ceilings or walls show watermarks, remember you’ll have to find a safe place to store your art supplies, portfolios, etc. Watermarks around the bottom of bathroom walls may mean the toilet backs up.
- Look around the building and yard to get an idea of repairs that might be needed. Try to determine how receptive the manager/landlord is to making repairs.
- Ask if there is a fire alarm (or alarms) in the building and check the condition of any fire escapes. All residential buildings should have working fire alarms in addition to a fire escape plan.
- Look out the windows. If there are a lot of people nearby, consider the possible noise level, and how it will affect your studying.
- Most apartments will not have laundry facilities, so you’ll want to know the location of the nearest laundromat, as well as the nearest grocery store.
- Take time to look around the neighborhood to get a feel for safety.
- Apartment buildings should have a secure, well-lit parking lot. If only street parking is available, make sure it is well lit and close to where you will be living.
Resources
Apartment Complexes Near CCS
223 E. Ferry Apartments
Newly renovated apartments in a historic mansion, steps from the DIA and CCS main campus. Contact Daniel Eberhart at 313.597.8314 or [email protected] for a tour today.
Bethune Lofts
Completely restored for its 100th birthday in 2024, Bethune Lofts offers spacious and open studio, 1, and 2-bedroom loft style apartments. Complimentary parking, energy efficient heat pumps, and high speed fiber internet make living comfortable.
The Belcrest
Offering short term leases. 5440 Cass Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
Leasing Agent: Daniel Eberhart, 231-838-1589; [email protected]
The Boulevard
A new development within walking distance of the Taubman Center.
Dreamtroit
Please send your students to dreamtroitneighborhood.com where they can begin the application process and schedule a tour. We think your students will love it here! Please contact property manager, Neal Ingam, at [email protected]; 313-815-3312.
Good Homes Detroit
Our community features a large clubhouse with upgraded fitness center, new laundry facilities, a pool, and outdoor entertainment areas. 18 minutes from Campus.
Lafayette Towers
An 8 minute drive from campus. Reduced rates for CCS students.
The Phoenix Detroit
Small affordable apartments close to the Ford Campus.
Studio 629
A historic apartment building in Detroit’s New Center neighborhood, perfect for students from CCS and medical center employees.
Located steps from the Fisher building and its restaurants, coffee shops and shopping, it offers efficient and updated apartments, and features a swimming pool.
The Union
The Union at Midtown student apartments are located at Cass and Warren. We’re a few blocks from CCS and are a purpose-built student apartment complex that offers: Individual by-the-bed leasing for students of Wayne State, CCS, and other local schools; fully Furnished units with in-unit laundry; and Utility package, including heat, electricity, a/c, fiber-optic internet and cable.
If your students need a safe place to stay near campus, please contact property manager, Jordan Wohl at [email protected].
Apartment Search Tools
Apartment Guide
An apartment shopping tool for Metro Detroit.
Apartment List
Free rental search in and around Detroit.
Grosse Pointe Housing Foundation
If you choose to live in housing in Grosse Pointe, you may be eligible for a rent grant!
RENTCafe
Safe search: Detroit listings directly from property managers.
Living Off Campus Education
GradGuard
Offers student centered rental and tuition insurance.
In My Area
A tool to help you shop internet, cable and security.
Rent Calculator
Tool for developing a safe budget for rent.
Renters Insurance
Get more information about renters insurance.
