- 5038 Seminole St, Detroit, MI 48213$1,250/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 1,100 sq ft5038 Seminole StDetroit, MI 48213
- Greenfield Rd, Detroit, MI 48235$1,100/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ftGreenfield RdDetroit, MI 48235
- 13400 Gable St, Detroit, MI 48212$1,400/mo4 beds · 2 baths · 1,333 sq ft13400 Gable StDetroit, MI 48212
- 275 E Palmer St, Detroit, MI 48202$2,700/mo3 beds · 3 baths · 1,700 sq ft275 E Palmer StDetroit, MI 48202
- 18002 Schaefer Hwy, Detroit, MI 48235$1,050/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 900 sq ft18002 Schaefer HwyDetroit, MI 48235Special Offer
- 3153 E Larned St #50, Detroit, MI 48207$2,500/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 1,230 sq ft3153 E Larned St #50Detroit, MI 48207
- 18003 Hartwell Ave, Detroit, MI 48235$2,000/mo4 beds · 2 baths · 2,024 sq ft18003 Hartwell AveDetroit, MI 48235
- Curtis St, Detroit, MI 48221$1,400/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 850 sq ftCurtis StDetroit, MI 48221Special Offer
- 2914 15th St #T, Detroit, MI 48216$1,099/mo3 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,000 sq ft2914 15th St #TDetroit, MI 48216
- 5233 Seebaldt St #5233, Detroit, MI 48204$1,000/mo2 beds · 1 bath5233 Seebaldt St #5233Detroit, MI 48204
- 16891 Hubbell St, Detroit, MI 48235$1,000/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 804 sq ft16891 Hubbell StDetroit, MI 48235
- 17135 Parkside St, Detroit, MI 48221$850/mo5 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,669 sq ft17135 Parkside StDetroit, MI 48221
- 4243 Clements St, Detroit, MI 48238$1,250/mo3 beds · 1 bath · 1,300 sq ft4243 Clements StDetroit, MI 48238
- 3259 Cortland St, Detroit, MI 48206$1,400/mo3 beds · 1 bath · 3,900 sq ft3259 Cortland StDetroit, MI 48206View units
- 3664 Trumbull St, Detroit, MI 48208$1,100/mo4 beds · 3.5 baths · 1,612 sq ft3664 Trumbull StDetroit, MI 48208
- 262 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48216$2,250/mo4 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,800 sq ft262 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48216
- Chatsworth St, Detroit, MI 48224$1,090/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 1,055 sq ftChatsworth StDetroit, MI 48224
- 16769 Evergreen Rd, Detroit, MI 48219$1,000/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 900 sq ft16769 Evergreen RdDetroit, MI 48219Special Offer
- Curtis St, Detroit, MI 48221$1,230/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 856 sq ftCurtis StDetroit, MI 48221
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Frequently asked questions
What does FRBO mean?
FRBO is an acronym for "For Rent by Owner." This means that the private landlord acts as the property manager and is the individual that a renter would work with directly for renting their townhome.
How many private landlord rental townhomes are available in Detroit, MI?
There are currently 24 private landlord townhome rentals in the Detroit area.
How do I search for private landlord rental (FRBO) townhomes?
Finding townhomes that are 'For Rent by Owner' is easier on HotPads with our filtering features. Just click into the "All filters" tab and scroll down for "Additional options." Below this select "For rent by owner" to filter for private landlord rentals.
Is there a discount for rental townhomes that are FRBO?
No, there aren't discounts for rental townhomes that are rented directly by the owners, however negotiating rental lease terms can sometimes be easier because you are communicating directly with the private landlord and not a real estate management company.
About Detroit
Area Information
Detroit is a city in Wayne County, Michigan. The oldest city in the Midwest and the most populous city in Michigan, Detroit, is emerging from its former glory as the automotive capital of the world. Those renting in Motor City can immerse themselves in some of America's most rich and diverse history.
Detroit is the birthplace of Motown, the record company that launched the careers of many music legends, including Marvin Gaye, the Temptations, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. This legacy is alive and well at nightclubs, theaters, outdoor venues and the Motown Museum.
Each of Detroit's various neighborhoods has its own personality. Renters in downtown Detroit enjoy a walkable riverfront, casinos and a choice of sports venues, theaters, bars and restaurants. The Campus Martius Park area, a '24-hour neighborhood,' sits at the center of downtown and offers historic architecture and a mix of lifestyles. Frequent flyers living in the suburbs of Dearborn and Wayne have easy access to the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyAirport, and are just about 10 miles from downtown.
A 20- to 45-minute drive northwest of downtown, the town of Novi is known as a shopping destination, thanks to the massive Twelve Oaks Mall and the chic indie boutiques located there. The Macomb District, which is considered Detroit's 'East Side,' features miles of recreational shoreline along Lake St. Clair and the open-air Mall at Partridge Creek, where pets are welcome. It's a 30- to 45-minute drive to downtown Detroit from Macomb.
For a quiet, suburban setting, Oakland County is just about 12 miles from downtown. There, the cities of Ferndale, Royal Oak and Birmingham each have a downtown center, providing shopping, dining, parks and music venues.
Renting in Detroit
Apartments for rent in Detroit are affordable, as a loose market has kept rental prices stable.
Detroit Attractions
- Eastern Market: About a mile northeast of downtown Detroit, this historic public market is known for its diverse offerings, including the largest open-air flowerbed market in the U.S.
- Automotive Hall of Fame: Automotive history comes to life at this Dearborn museum.
- Detroit Zoo: Royal Oak's popular, 125-acre attraction, 2 miles north of Detroit.
- The Henry Ford: Located in a historic building, this Dearborn museum celebrates American innovation.
Professional Sports Teams
- MLB-- Detroit Tigers
- NBA-- Detroit Pistons
- NFL-- Detroit Lions
- NHL-- Detroit Red Wings
