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1d ago
Verified
1538 Centre Street, Detroit, MI 48226
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Central heat
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,000
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Available May 8
1d ago
Verified
13010 Avondale Street, Detroit, MI 48215
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
58m ago
Verified
250 Riverfront Dr, Detroit, MI 48226
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
1–2 beds
1–3 baths
$1,465–$4,958
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Available Jul 2
16h ago
Verified
4707 3rd Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
Storage | Controlled access | Wheelchair accessible
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
1d ago
Verified
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,197–$1,379
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 21
2d ago
Verified
8748 Vernor Highway, Detroit, MI 48209
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Ceiling fan
1–3 beds
1 bath
$600–$800
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
Verified
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$464–$1,515
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$966
Apartment for rent
Available May 22
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5d+ ago
Verified
7800 7800 E Jeffeson, Detroit, MI 48214
Air conditioning | Fitness center | Elevator
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,120–$1,446
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 16
4h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
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Hardwood Floor
On-Site Laundry
Storage
Outdoor Space
8h ago
100 Glynn Ct, Detroit, MI 48202
On-site laundry | Central heat | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$795
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11h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$786–$858
Apartment for rent
12h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$840–$1,750
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17h ago
1000 Van Dyke St, Detroit, MI 48214
In-unit laundry | Central heat | Fireplace
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,195–$1,295
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18h ago
Studio
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,295
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1d ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$995–$1,395
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$745–$988
Apartment for rent
2d ago
120 Glynn Ct, Detroit, MI 48202
On-site laundry | Central heat | Hardwood floor
1 bed
0–1 bath
$845–$895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$950–$1,275
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$850
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$964
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,695
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5d+ ago
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
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5d+ ago
Evergreen house for rent in Detroit
3 beds
1 bath
$1,276
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5d+ ago
Denby house for rent in Detroit
3 beds
2 baths
$1,376
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5d+ ago
University apartment for rent in Detroit
1 bed
1 bath
$1,014
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5d+ ago
Durfee house for rent in Detroit
5 beds
1 bath
$1,374
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5d+ ago
Denby house for rent in Detroit
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
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5d+ ago
Denby house for rent in Detroit
3 beds
1 bath
$1,346
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5d+ ago
Denby house for rent in Detroit
3 beds
1 bath
$1,376
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5d+ ago
Osborn house for rent in Detroit
3 beds
2 baths
$1,374
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5d+ ago
Mackenzie house for rent in Detroit
3 beds
1 bath
$1,334
House for rent
5d+ ago
University apartment for rent in Detroit
1 bed
1 bath
$899
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University apartment for rent in Detroit
1 bed
1 bath
$899
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5d+ ago
Coleman A. Young International Airport house for rent in Detroit
3 beds
1 bath
$1,294
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5d+ ago
Coleman A. Young International Airport house for rent in Detroit
3 beds
1 bath
$1,382
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5d+ ago
Verified
2509 Gladstone St #NA, Detroit, MI 48206
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
6 beds
3 baths
$2,800
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Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
8951 La Salle Blvd #NA, Detroit, MI 48206
Garage parking | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Feb 15
21h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,724
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,378
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7h ago
Verified
80 E Hancock St, Detroit, MI 48201
Air conditioning | Assigned parking | Fitness center
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,012–$1,120
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1d ago
Verified
19311 Votrobeck Dr, Detroit, MI 48219
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Fitness center
2–3 beds
1–3 baths
$665
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$424–$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$446
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Elmore Leonard once wrote "There are cities that get by on their good looks, offer climate and scenery, views of mountains or oceans, rockbound or with palm trees. And there are cities like Detroit that have to work for a living." If there's anything that embodies The Motor City, it's a tireless work ethic. Detroiters are a resilient people, building the city into a manufacturing giant in the 20th century and keeping it rocking even in the face of an economic downturn.
The hard work of this city of 681,090 is evident in everything it does, from being a pioneer in automobiles to becoming a mecca of music, sports and movies. While this city has faced its share of challenges in recent decades, it has a fighting spirit that echoes Joe Louis, one of the city's most famous residents. So check out "The D."
Detroit locals often highlight the city's rich arts scene, delectable food options, and diverse neighborhoods as major draws. Many enjoy the vibrant atmosphere created by local events and community gatherings. Parks and recreational areas provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities. However, some residents express concerns about safety and the varying quality of public services, which can impact daily life. Overall, while there's a lot to appreciate, the challenges of urban living are also acknowledged.
Detroit's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $960 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across Michigan's largest city.
December represents the optimal time for apartment hunting in Detroit, offering reduced competition and greater negotiating power with landlords. March typically shows the most competitive conditions with higher demand, while September sees the highest rent levels with about a 3.3% difference between peak and off-peak months.
Detroit's most sought-after neighborhoods include Redford and Evergreen, both generating 1.7 times more consumer interest than the market average at around $1,610 per month for one-bedroom units. For social connectivity, Jeffries, University, Downtown Detroit, and Greenfield offer excellent walk scores, transit options, and abundant restaurants creating vibrant community hubs.
Brightmoor and Mackenzie offer the most affordable options with one-bedroom apartments around $700 per month, both 27% lower than the city median. Winter Halter provides rentals at around $800 monthly, 16% below the median, while Durfee offers options at around $850 per month, 11% under the city average.
Detroit offers strong pet-friendly options with 32% of listings welcoming pets across the city's rental market. McNichols, Brightmoor, Western View, and Pershing provide particularly welcoming communities featuring pet waste stations, dedicated pet spaces, no breed restrictions, and regular pet events with generous outdoor spaces.
Utilities are rarely included in Detroit rental properties, appearing in less than 0.1% of listings across all apartment types. One-bedroom apartments show utilities included in approximately 0.07% of units, while two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments have even lower rates at 0.05% and 0.02% respectively.
Detroit's rental market features predominantly historic architectural styles, with bungalow-style homes from the early 20th century leading at 31.6% of properties. Colonial-style architecture represents 30% of the market, dating back to traditional American design from the 1600s, while mid-20th century ranch homes account for 20.7% of available rentals.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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