Clinton Township Apartments and Rentals

Located just seven miles from Lake St. Clair, Clinton Township offers residents an unrivaled opportunity to live with the natural surroundings that Michigan is famous for. Young people from all over the state are attracted to the fun nightlife, award winning restaurants and craft breweries located in the neighboring town and cities of Ferndale, Detroit and Royal Oak, fueling the area with a unique feeling not usually experienced in small-town America. With so much to do nearby, many people choose to live in Clinton Township apartments to curtail the price of livelihood and entertainment associated with living in the area.

Clinton Township is also a great place to settle down and raise a family, as Macomb County has won consecutive awards from the National Association of Counties for the past 25 years. Hailed for its productive workforce and quality infrastructure, Clinton Township has become the “location of choice” for manufacturing professionals looking to make new investments. Rent a Clinton Township apartment and experience one of the best business environments in Michigan.

David Zeisberger founded Clinton Township in 1782, describing in his diary a site with sandy land surrounded by rivers and brooks and heavy timber. After co-existing with the Chippewas and the Morovians for years, the relationship turned volatile during the War of 1812 when British forces offered the Indians $5 for each American casualty they inflicted. Settlers fled the area for safety and returned at the end of the war to find desolate burnt buildings where their settlement once stood. When Michigan became a state in 1837, Clinton Township was established as a village and started experiencing rapid growth. Today it is the largest township in Michigan, attracting people from all over the state to rent Clinton Township apartments and experience life in beautiful Michigan.

Although there are not many opportunities for higher education within the city limits, Clinton Township is near many colleges in southeastern Michigan. College for Creative Studies, Oakland University and Baker College join Oakland Community College and Macomb Community College in offering residents local higher education opportunities. For students who do not mind a longer commute, University of Detroit Mercy, Wayne State University a host of other colleges are located 25 miles away in the metropolis of Detroit.

Clinton Township residents work in every field, taking advantage of the exciting business revival currently happening in the area.  With Ferndale and Royal Oak providing a wealth of opportunity for management and sales jobs in manufacturing, education and social services, many residents take their talents outside the confines of the township and contribute to bigger business ventures. A number of locals also make their living in blue collar jobs, making Clinton Township apartments suitable for everyone.

Clinton Township has maintained a relatively low cost of living despite its proximity to some of the state’s most exciting cities. U.S. Census Bureau statistics show that the average cost of rent is $726 a month, which is well below the national average. That’s an increase of $84 over the past four years, which is also a reasonable average rate increase. The area has experienced significant growth as local opportunities have increased, making apartments in Clinton Township more desirable than ever before.

Visitors come to Clinton Township from all over the country to tour the Morley Candy Makers factory, which proudly manufactures Sanders candies. Sanders is a staple in the Midwest, invoking childhood memories for all who visit the factory. Residents here also take advantage of events in nearby Royal Oak, Ferndale and Detroit, which host a variety of festivals throughout the year including the Outdoor Art Fair, Arts Beats & Eats Festival and Detroit Jazz Festival.

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