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The Belcrest


5440 Cass Ave Detroit, MI

Studio - 3 Bed
•
1 - 2 Bath

300 - 2,130 Sq. Ft.

Available Now
Studio • 1 Bath
$850
300 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Modern City LLC
Unit 614
$850
Available Now
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Studio • 1 Bath
$926
355 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Modern City LLC
Unit 610
$926
Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$999
484 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Modern City LLC
Unit 311
$999
Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,093
535 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Modern City LLC
Unit 208
$1,093
Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,350
720 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Modern City LLC
Unit 613
$1,350
Available Dec 10th, 2025
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,707
1000 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Modern City LLC
Unit 302
$1,707
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3 Beds • 2 Bath
$3,024
2130 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Modern City LLC
Unit 1200
$3,024
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Where you'll live
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
90
Very Walkable
Transit Score®
57
Good Transit
Bike Score®
94
Biker's Paradise
Amenities
On-site Laundry
Air Conditioning
Storage
Disability Access
Refrigerator
Garbage Disposal
Trash Removal Included
Pool
Water Included
Range / Oven
Microwave
High-speed Internet
Elevator
Smoke-free Community
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Parking
Surface Parking
Garage - Attached
Lease & Fees
Security Deposit:

850 - 2800

Property details
Description

Now Leasing the Newly-Renovated Belcrest! - *UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP*
*Pricing inclusive of all incentives*
Short term lease options available!
Welcome to the Belcrest, a stunning historic building nearing completion of building wide updates! Located in the heart of Midtown amid Wayne State's campus, the building is walkable to College for Creative Studies, DMC, Henry Ford Hospital and all the shops and attractions of the Midtown Detroit Neighborhood. This building is just one block from a Q-line stop which can get you Downtown to New Center and back.
Modern amenities combine with historic charm to provide residents with maximum comfort. Recent renovations include brand new kitchens with quartz countertops, open shelving, new appliances, updated bathrooms, polished concrete floors and brand air conditioning systems. Units feature stunning city wide views of downtown and the river, plenty of natural light, tons of storage and historic molding and details throughout.
AIR CONDITIONING
*POOL ACCESS COMING SOON*
Stunning City Wide Views
Secure Package Room
On-Site Laundry
Secure Gated Parking Available
Pet Friendly
Prime Midtown Location
(RLNE8028505)

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 163
Last Updated: Updated 3 hours ago
Contact Number: (313) 643-5638
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for The Belcrest by bedroom type below.
Studio
Suggested income:
$32,000
per year
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$41,300
per year
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$61,500
per year
3 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$108,900
per year
Rent report

The Belcrest Rent vs. Detroit Average

 The Belcrest      Detroit Average
Studio
$888
$1,244
$0
$450
$900
$1,350
$1,800
1BR
$1,147
$1,328
$0
$450
$900
$1,350
$1,800
2BR
$1,707
$1,412
$0
$600
$1,200
$1,800
$2,400
3BR
$3,024
$1,271
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000

The Belcrest is asking 29% less than the average studio apartment in Detroit.

If you upsized to an average priced Detroit 1 bedroom apartment, you would pay 6% more per month.

The Belcrest provides 47% less square footage than the average Detroit studio apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
The Belcrest
Studio $888 $2.70 $2,664
1BR $1,147 $2.00 $3,442
2BR $1,707 $1.70 $5,121
3BR $3,024 $1.40 $9,072
Detroit Average
Studio $1,244 $2.00 $3,732
1BR $1,328 $1.10 $3,985
2BR $1,412 $1.30 $4,237
3BR $1,271 $1.10 $3,813
4BR $1,584 $1.00 $4,751

Availability in Detroit

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 376 1BR units on the market in Detroit. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
10% 35% 26% 27% 2%
Available Units in Detroit
Studio 107
1BR 376
2BR 286
3BR 289
4BR 19
Location
Nearby Colleges
Campus Buildings and Attractions
Distance Walking Biking Driving
Purdy/Kresge Library 0.2 mi 4 min 3 min 1 min
Student Center 0.4 mi 7 min 6 min 2 min
Detroit Institute of Arts 0.4 mi 8 min 3 min 1 min
College of Engineering 0.5 mi 9 min 4 min 1 min
Matthaei Center 0.8 mi 15 min 6 min 2 min
Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
John D. Dingell Va Medical Center 0.56 mi.
Harper University Hospital 0.83 mi.
Detroit Receiving Hospital & Univ Health Center 0.84 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Forest Park Fire Department 1.59 mi.
Thomas Township Fire Department 2.12 mi.
Zilwaukee Fire Department 2.12 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 7 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 7 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. 6 units are vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 300 to 2,130 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats and dogs.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 and 2 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units ranges from $850 to $3,024. The Belcrest has studio units available starting at $850, 1 bedroom units available starting at $999, 2 bedroom units available starting at $1,707, and 3 bedroom units available starting at $3,024.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 5440 Cass Ave in Detroit, MI. It's 2.5 miles northwest from the center of Detroit.
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