
| Bedrooms | Bathrooms | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1 Bath | 435 - 480 sq. ft. |
Pricing and Floor Plans
One Bedroom
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Map of Brainard
Nearby Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Walk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
Drive: 4 min (1.5 mi)
Drive: 5 min (1.9 mi)
Drive: 12 min (5.9 mi)
Details
Property Information
- Built in 1915
- 45 units / 4 stories
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
- Application Fee Per Applicant$40
Dogs
- Dog Fee$350
- Dog Rent$45 / mo
Cats
- Cat Fee$350
- Cat Rent$45 / mo
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.
Property Highlights
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. Now Open!
- *In Select Homes
- 1920's Retro Hex Bathroom Tiles
- Air Conditioner
- Exposed Brick
- Large Kitchens*
- New Kitchens and Bathrooms
- On-Site Laundry
- Utilities included in rent
- Walkable Neighborhood
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Kitchen
Community Features
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
Transit

Moving to Midtown Detroit, Detroit, MI
Shopping Centers
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.
Commuting
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.
Parks and Recreation
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.
Airports
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.
Property Details
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. Now Open!
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. Now Open!
Brainard is located in Detroit, MI in the 48201 zip code.
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Renter Reviews
For Brainard
2.9
9 Ratings & Reviews
3/25/26
Good location, unresponsive management
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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1 Person Found This Helpful
11/29/25
nice apartment, terrible management
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.
Review from Apartments.com
4 People Found This Helpful
2/24/18
Love it
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
Favorite building
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!
Review from Apartments.com
13 People Found This Helpful
10/2/17
Don't waste your time
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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