
15708 Birwood St, Detroit, MI 48238
What This House Offers
15708 Birwood is a move-in ready, freshly updated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom brick colonial for rent in northwest Detroit (48238) for $1,300/month. Section 8 and... Housing Choice Vouchers are welcome — it’s located between Fenkell and Lyndon, just minutes from Meijer and DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital.
This charming 1,255 sq ft home has real character with modern updates throughout. Enjoy a brand new kitchen featuring modern finishes, stove and refrigerator included, a decorative fireplace in the living room, and a formal dining room that opens to a large backyard. Upstairs you’ll find three spacious bedrooms and a refreshed bathroom with ceramic tile tub surround.
All for only $1,300/month in 48238
Key Features & Updates
- Move-in ready and available now
- Brand new kitchen with modern finishes and new LVP flooring
- Stove and refrigerator included
- New bathroom with ceramic tile tub surround and LVP flooring
- Decorative fireplace in living room
- Formal dining room with access to backyard
- Three bedrooms upstairs
- Full basement with laundry hookups
- Partially fenced backyard
Convenient Location - Northwest Detroit 48238
- Meijer at Gateway Marketplace on 8 Mile Road
- Save-a-Lot on Fenkell for everyday grocery needs
- DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital minutes away
- Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Nearby schools include Bagley Elementary, Palmer Park Preparatory Academy, and Mumford High
- Bagley Playfield, Butzel Playground, and Sawyer Playground nearby
- DDOT transit access
- Easy access to I-96 and Livernois Avenue
Rental Terms & Move-In Costs
- Rent: $1,300
- Security Deposit: $1,950 (1.5x rent — below the 2x deposit common in this market)
- Application Fee: $50 per adult (18+)
- Admin Fee: $100 at move-in
- Available: Now
Section 8 and Housing Choice Vouchers Welcome!
Tenant Qualifications
- Gross income must be 3x the rent ($3,900/month)
- Section 8 / HCV holders: income requirement applies to your portion of the rent only
- Minimum $3,250 to cover first month + security deposit
- Positive rental history with consistent on-time payments
- Application documentation includes recent bank statements and current rental ledger
Utilities & Appliances
- Utilities: Tenant-paid, giving you full control over usage and providers
- Tenant establishes water service directly with provider at move-in
- Appliances: Stove and refrigerator included
Pet Policy
- Small pets may be considered on a case-by-case basis (inquire w/application)
Professionally managed property — experienced with the Section 8 / HCV process including HQS inspections and HAP contracts. Responsive landlord committed to tenant satisfaction.
If this sounds like the right fit for your next home, schedule a showing today and see it for yourself!
Equal Housing Opportunity
Unit
- $1,300 / month
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1255 sq. ft.
- Available Now
15708 Birwood St is a single-family home for rent in Detroit, MI
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Detroit, MI 48238
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable50 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Very drivable80 / 100
Bikeability
Somewhat bikeable30 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy
Grades K-8
Charter
Loyola High School
Grades 9-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Marygrove College
Drive: 4 min (1.2 mi)
Detroit Mercy, McNichols
Drive: 7 min (2.5 mi)
Wayne County C.C., Northwest
Drive: 11 min (4.1 mi)
Oakland C.C., Southfield
Drive: 9 min (5 mi)
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 3BR Brick Colonial | New Kitchen | $1,300 | Section 8 Welcome | 48238 proximity to 4 Ever Green Plaza, Meyers Plaza , and Mercury Plaza. 4 Ever Green Plaza is 0.5 miles away, and Meyers Plaza is within a 16 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, 3BR Brick Colonial | New Kitchen | $1,300 | Section 8 Welcome | 48238 has limited public transit, including 10 transit stops within 12.8 miles. Transit options include Baltimore St - Southbound and Baltimore St - Northbound.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 3BR Brick Colonial | New Kitchen | $1,300 | Section 8 Welcome | 48238 are plentiful. Discover 1 park within 4.1 miles, including Palmer Park.
Airports
Living in Harmony Village provides easy access to Windsor International, located just 36 minutes from 3BR Brick Colonial | New Kitchen | $1,300 | Section 8 Welcome | 48238. Another nearby airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County, located 25.2 miles away.
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