Section 8 apartments near the DDOT Route 16 — Dexter
DDOT Route 16 runs Dexter Avenue northwest from Downtown through the Boston-Edison and LaSalle Gardens corridors.
Voucher discrimination is illegal here
Detroit's City Code (§ 23-6-1, with "public benefit status" defined in § 23-1-2) protects source of income as a form of "public benefit status" — it applies to ALL Detroit landlords regardless of unit count, closing the 1-4 unit exemption in Michigan's April 2025 state law. Enforcement via Detroit Human Rights Department and MDCR.
General information, not legal advice. For help with a specific case, use HUD’s fair-housing resources.
2-bedroom HUD rent benchmarks along the line
| Neighborhood | ZIP | 2BR HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Detroit | 48226 | $2,170 |
| Boston-Edison | 48206 | $1,180 |
| LaSalle Gardens | 48206 | $1,180 |
| Virginia Park | 48206 | $1,180 |
Stations
- 1Rosa Parks Transit Center— Downtown Detroit
- 2Dexter / West Grand— Boston-Edison
- 3Dexter / Livernois— LaSalle Gardens
- 4Dexter / Davison— Virginia Park
Other lines in Detroit
- QLINE Woodward Avenue Streetcar
- Detroit People Mover
- DDOT FAST Woodward
- DDOT FAST Michigan
- DDOT FAST Gratiot
- DDOT Route 1 — Vernor
- DDOT Route 11 — Clairmount / West Grand
- DDOT Route 32 — Livernois
- DDOT Route 17 — 8 Mile
- SMART 461 — Gratiot / Warren
- SMART 275 — Woodward Southfield / Pontiac
- SMART 125 — Fort / Downriver
Own property near the DDOT Route 16 — Dexter?
Share the actual address, rent and utility responsibilities so renters can compare the home and their journey. List it free today — post the unit, receive applications, and message voucher tenants directly.
List your property freeAlready have an account? Sign in to add a listing.