Warren Apartments and Rentals

Located within Macomb County, Warren is one of the largest suburbs in the Detroit metro area, coined as the City of Progress. The area is filled with cultural facilities including the Fine Arts Center, the Warren Civic Theatre, Warren Symphony Orchestra and the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts. Warren apartments for rent are close to all the action in Warren and Detroit.

Near Center Line, Hazel Park and Fraser, Warren is close to plenty of attractions, but the laid-back farming community is perfect for easy going people looking for a place to settle down for a while. With easy access to major freeways, the 35 square mile city has a range of unique architecture, landscapes and cultures.

Warren’s history began in 1835 when the first settlers took to the prime farming territory. In 1909, the area became a village and was later incorporated as a city in 1957. Between 1950 and 1960, the population of the area skyrocketed from a mere 727 residents to more than 89,000. Within the next decade, the population still grew nearly twice its size when residents had moved out of Detroit. The farming territory is now home to plenty of businesses and residential areas.

According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, Warren’s population has leveled off in the past few years and is now at 134,243. Warren apartments for rent are ideal for the artistic types, families and young adults. The city is dog friendly, as well. The Anne Fracassa Memorial Dog Park at Burdi Park is a secure, fenced in area where dogs can run around and play in the acre-long area.

Economic health is a major concern for the city officials in Warren. Since it is so close to Detroit, many of its major employers are car manufacturers. The global hub for General Motors Corporation has a $1 billion technical center within the city, where 8,000 automotive engineers and technicians design vehicles. Other company headquarters in the area include Art Van Furniture, Asset Acceptance, Big Boy International Restaurants and Bosco’s Pizza Company.

Many Warren residents travel just outside of the city limits to Detroit for college, but the city is home to Macomb Community College and Mr Bela’s School of Cosmetology. Macomb Community College is an open-enrollment school that offers associate’s degrees in business, commercial art, automobile mechanics, chef training and more.

The average rent for apartments in Warren cost $855, according to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau. As Michigan’s third largest city with taxes lower than most other cities of its stature, Warren is a well sought after city for the middle class.

Warren is a very inexpensive place to live, making it even more attractive for renters and homebuyers. The overall cost of living in 12 points lower than the national average, while food is 10 points lower. According to Best Places, the commute for Warren residents is 2 minutes lower than the national average at 26 minutes.

Residents of Warren don’t miss out on the year-round opportunity to enjoy the city’s indoor water park. Equipped with water slides, aquatic playgrounds and relaxing areas for parents, the community center is a prime location for outings. The city is also home to 24 parks.

During the summer months, residents gather at the Warren Farmers Market each week. Local bands, clowns, magicians and other entertainers make picking out fresh fruits and veggies a truly enjoyable experience.

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