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| Monthly Rent | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $890 - $1,095 | 1 Bed | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1 Bath | 435 - 550 sq. ft. |
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Walkability
Very walkable80 / 100
Transit
Some public transit50 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable60 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active69 / 100
Shoppers will appreciate Brainard proximity to Midtown Detroit and Warren Plaza. Midtown Detroit is 0.2 miles away, and Warren Plaza is within a 21 minute walk.
With a TransitScore of 50, Brainard has some public transit, including 10 transit stops within 18.9 miles. Transit options include Mack Ave - Southbound and Canfield St - Southbound.
Recreational activities near Brainard are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Wayne State University Museum of Natural History, Michigan Science Center, and Detroit Historical Museum.
Living in Midtown Detroit provides easy access to Windsor International, located just 28 minutes from Brainard. Another nearby airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County, located 23.2 miles away.
Frederick Douglass International Academy
Grades PK-7
Charter
Herlong Cathedral School
Grades PK-8
Private
Gee Edmonson Academy
Grades PK-8
Charter
Detroit School of Arts
Grades 9-12
Public
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School
Commute Time (Distance)
Wayne State University
Walk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
College of Creative Studies
Drive: 4 min (1.5 mi)
Wayne County C.C., Downtown
Drive: 5 min (1.9 mi)
University of Windsor
Drive: 12 min (5.9 mi)
This property is managed by Beztak, 2025 recipient of the US Best Managed Companies for the sixth year in a row, sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. Call and let us tell you why!Welcome to The Brainard, where history meets... modern living in the heart of Midtown, Detroit! Originally built in 1915, this iconic building boasts stunning Art Deco architecture that blends perfectly with carefully crafted contemporary updates. Experience the perfect mix of old-world charm and modern comfort at The Brainard Apartments. Welcome home to a living experience unlike any other in Midtown, Detroit.
This property is managed by Beztak, 2025 recipient of the US Best Managed Companies for the sixth year in a row, sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. Call and let us tell you why!Welcome to The Brainard, where history meets modern living in the heart of Midtown, Detroit! Originally built in 1915, this iconic building boasts stunning Art Deco architecture that blends perfectly with carefully crafted contemporary updates. Experience the perfect mix of old-world charm and modern comfort at The Brainard Apartments. Welcome home to a living experience unlike any other in Midtown, Detroit.
Brainard is an apartment community in Detroit, MI
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2.9
9 Ratings & Reviews
3/25/26
The location is great--close to school, easy access to I-75. However, trying to get a hold of management is an utter joke. You can leave dozens of messages and no one will ever call you back. Hope you don't have an actual emergency, because no one from Betzak / Brainard will respond in your lifetime.
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11/29/25
Within my first month of living here, I submitted 3 maintenance requests. The first one was cancelled with no communication, the second one wasn’t even responded to within a month and same with the third. I work a 9-5 so it can be difficult to call inside of business hours. Therefore, I would leave messages and send emails. Out of 15 emails and messages left, I never once received a communication back. The office staff is lazy and do not follow through on their commitments. I would not recommend... living here because if something breaks, good luck getting it fixed.
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3 People Found This Helpful
2/24/18
Total upgrade from my last place. No leaks, heat works, hardwood floors were redone and I have a beautiful kitchen. The halls get dirty from the workers sometimes but its usually cleaned up by the next day.
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2 People Found This Helpful
10/21/17
Been living in the “Midtown” area for several years. This is by far my favorite building. (A lot of slum lords own apartment buildings in the cass corridor, if you find a really cheap apartment theres probably like a thousand things wrong with it). Dont have to worry about anything here, and everyone in the building hangs on the porch on the weekends, which is nice. Huge lot next door for my dogs. Rent is reasonable, and theres no crazy fees for parking. I pay $40 a month. Not sure what... “property manager is not license” means? Ali is seriously the best!
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13 People Found This Helpful
10/2/17
If you value you're time and money don't move in here. If you want to be respected by management look elsewhere.
I put down a security deposit on a unit and told it would be ready in mid July. The move in date continued to be pushed back. Once mid September rolled around and the unit was still not ready for move in I demanded to have my security deposit refunded. I was given a hard time about and again was told the unit would be ready in 2 weeks.
After waiting 3 months and the unit was still... not completed, I again asked for my deposit back and was told it would be 3 weeks to get it. I had to call and attorney and threaten the management with legal action.
The place is run by 21 year old kid who doesn't know what he is doing. They do not respect your time.
Move on, there are better spaces for a much better price.
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6 People Found This Helpful
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