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The largest city in the state, Detroit is one of the nation.s leading industrial centers. The city has a long reputation as the world.s foremost manufacturer of automobiles, which gave Detroit the nickname of The Motor City. Music fans have also heard it referred to as Detroit Rock City, as it has turned out a great number of well-known rock and rap stars. Music fans and car enthusiasts are bound to find Detroit a vibrant city with plenty of cultural offerings and apartment rentals worth exploring.

Quality of Life
Detroit is a city that is constantly changing and improving itself. It's currently undergoing a multimillion-dollar renewal of its cultural resources, as evidenced in such diverse attractions as the Motown Museum, Detroit Institute of Arts and Detroit Historical Museum. The city is made up of an interesting mix of cultures and races, which means that there are interesting ethnic restaurants to be explored throughout the city and colorful ethnic festivals on the waterfront during summer weekends.

Citizens of Detroit are proud to be Americans; two of the most popular local events are the annual Thanksgiving Day parade and spectacular fireworks display for the Fourth of July. Additionally, there.s a great deal of local pride, which you can see by the locals. loyalty to the city.s sports teams. Join diehard fans of the Detroit Lions football team at Ford Field, Detroit Tigers baseball team at Comerica Park, Detroit Pistons basketball team at the Palace of Auburn Hills and the Detroit Red Wings hockey team at the Joe Louis Arena.

The climate here is fairly comfortable most of the year, with temperate summers (rarely going above the 80s even in July) and moderately cold winters (getting down to about 16 degrees in January).

Where the Jobs Are
Manufacturing accounts for a large portion of Detroit's economy, concentrated mainly on automobiles and transportation equipment. Detroit is a historic center of automobile production, an industry that suffered serious decline in the latter part of the 20th century, although it's on the rebound now. Major corporations like General Motors and Ford Motor Company employ significant portions of Detroit's workers. In addition, many jobs are available in medical research, pharmaceuticals and chemical industries. Technology jobs are also on the rise.

Cost of Living & Apartment Prices
The overall cost of living in Detroit is 2% below the national average, with the median price for apartments at $585 per month. It's possible to find apartments for rent starting in the $300-400 range, although posh apartment rentals with a view go well over $1,000 a month.

Neighborhoods to Explore
Detroit's inner city has recently started undergoing new investment and renovation as well, making it an especially interesting locale to explore for apartments for rent. Suburbs outside the city are constantly evolving and growing, so there are plenty of housing options there as well. Be sure to explore the greater metro region for apartments, including Lapeer, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Saint Clair and Wayne counties.