4868 Balfour Rd, Detroit, MI 48224
What This House Offers
Explore this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home on Balfour Rd in the East Detroit Development Cos No 3 (Plats) subdivision of Detroit.
We are... pet-friendly! Your dogs and cats are welcome at 4868 Balfour Road.
Enjoy the contemporary atmosphere of this newly refreshed home. Modern conveniences abound, including a gas Stove and Oven, and a refrigerator. The updated kitchen shines with granite and quartz countertops, and washer/dryer hookups are ready for your appliances. Finishing touches include durable luxury vinyl plank floors and elegant tiled bathrooms.
This two-story home sits on more than a tenth of an acre of land.
Park with confidence in your dedicated Driveway.
Applications are processed in the order they are completed and received. We gladly accept Section 8 / Housing Choice Vouchers. We consider a variety of factors, including household income, estimated living expenses, and credit history in our application review process. Application does not guarantee a lease.
American Avenue is an Equal Housing Lessor under the FHA. Applicable local, state and federal laws may apply. Lease terms and conditions apply. This is not an offer to rent. You must submit additional information for review and approval. Listing features may not be accurate and should be confirmed by touring the home.
Avoid rental scams! American Avenue does not list homes on Facebook Marketplace, TikTok, or Craigslist. We will never ask you to pay money via Zelle, CashApp, Bitcoin, or any method outside our website. Do not trust anyone offering you this home for a lower price than you see advertised here.
Click "Request a tour" to schedule your free self-tour.
In addition to monthly rent, tenants pay for all utilities, and if American Avenue or a third party processes any utility bills on the tenant’s behalf, an additional Utility Bill Management fee of $14.99 per month applies. Tenants must pay for the Resident Protection Plus+ program ($53.68 per month). Animal Rent is $55 per pet per month (subject to applicable law).
Unit
- $1,465 / month
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1470 sq. ft.
- Available Aug 10
Home Features
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
4868 Balfour Rd 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.
Dogs
- Dogs Allowed
Cats
- Cats 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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Get In Touch
Detroit, MI 48224
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable70 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable50 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active73 / 100
Travel and Transit
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Peace Lutheran School
Grades K-8
Private
Brown Ronald Academy
Grades PK-8
Public
Bethany Lutheran School
Grades PK-8
Private
East English Village Preparatory Academy
Grades 9-12
Public
Wolverine Center
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Wayne County C.C., Eastern
Drive: 7 min (3.2 mi)
College of Creative Studies
Drive: 14 min (7.6 mi)
Wayne State University
Drive: 15 min (8.2 mi)
Macomb Community College
Drive: 20 min (11.7 mi)
Discover Far East Side, Detroit, MI
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 4868 Balfour Rd proximity to Mack Alter Square, 14437-14455 Harper Ave, and Shopper's Lane Plaza. Mack Alter Square is 1.4 miles away, and 14437-14455 Harper Ave is within a 25 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, 4868 Balfour Rd has limited public transit, including 10 transit stops within 23.6 miles. Transit options include Warren Ave - Southbound and Canfield St - Southbound.
Airports
Living in Far East Side provides easy access to Windsor International, located just 39 minutes from 4868 Balfour Rd. Another nearby airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County, located 28.9 miles away.
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