How much is the average rent in Detroit, MI for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

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.

Are rents going up or down in Detroit, MI?

The Detroit rental market has experienced a modest increase in 2024, with average monthly rents rising by approximately 3%. However, 1-bedroom rentals have decreased by 6%, while the 2-bedroom segment has seen a slight increase of 1.6%.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Detroit, MI?

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.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Detroit, MI?

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.

What areas of Detroit, MI are best for budget-conscious renters?

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.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Detroit, MI?

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.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Detroit, MI?

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.

Are most apartments in Detroit, MI largely older buildings or new developments?

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.

Short Term Rentals in Detroit, MI

44 rentals

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7.7

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Architects Building

422 Brainard St, Detroit, MI 48201

Short term

1–2 beds

1 bath

$699–$1,060

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9.1

Excellent

Union at Midtown

4830 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$1,075–$1,575

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 8

Top amenities

Controlled Access

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Management

1d ago

6.5

Good

Coronado

3751 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Short term

2 beds

2 baths

$548–$1,003

Price drop

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1d ago

Short Term Finney apartment for rent in Detroit

4811 Cadieux Rd Apartment 11 for Rent

4811 Cadieux Rd #11, Detroit, MI 48224

Short term | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available May 26

Top amenities

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

2d ago

Short Term Rosa Parks townhouse for rent in Detroit

$2,000 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Townhouse In Detroit With Great Amenities

6077 Linwood St #6077, Detroit, MI 48208

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

House for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

2d ago

Short Term Rosa Parks house for rent in Detroit

La Salle Gardens Home

7370 La Salle Blvd, Detroit, MI 48206

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

5 beds

2.5 baths

$4,900

House for rent

Available Sep 10

Top amenities

Carpet

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$4,900

7370 La Salle Blvd

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$1,395–$2,400

2420 Bagley St

2d ago

Short Term Conner house for rent in Detroit

11710 Evanston St, Detroit, MI 48213

Short term | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$1,150

House for rent

Available May 25

3d ago

Short Term Osborn house for rent in Detroit

20290 Annott

20290 Annott St, Detroit, MI 48205

Short term | Hardwood floor | Storage

3 beds

1 bath

$1,250

House for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities

Storage

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5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

Chesterfield

3535 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Short term

1–2 beds

1 bath

$489–$799

Apartment for rent

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4260 West Davison Street, Unit 4294 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

4260 West Davison Street, Unit 4294

4260 W Davison #4294, Detroit, MI 48238

Short term

1 bed

1 bath

$700

Condo for rent

Available May 28

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$1,075

4830 Cass Ave

$1,150

11710 Evanston St

$1,122

2140 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

$900

14580 Forrer St

5d+ ago

Short Term Kettering-butzel condo for rent in Detroit

Cozy 2 Bed, 1 Bath Unit in Detroit - Available 06/01 - $850/mo

5380 Maxwell St #5380, Detroit, MI 48213

Short term | Hardwood floor | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Condo for rent

Available Jun 1

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Short Term Central apartment for rent in Detroit

$995・1 private room, 1 bath, fully furnished・60+ amenities・12 hospitals w/in 2½ miles 𐁍 Unit 3, Detroit

8035 John R St, Detroit, MI 48202

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Furnished

Hardwood Floor

Oven

Wi-Fi

5d+ ago

Short Term Cerveny condo for rent in Detroit

Modern 2 Bed, 1 Bath Unit in Detroit - Available 5/31 - $900/mo

14580 Forrer St, Detroit, MI 48227

Short term | Hardwood floor | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Condo for rent

Available May 31

5d+ ago

Short Term Durfee house for rent in Detroit

Calvert

1929 Calvert St #2, Detroit, MI 48206

Short term | Balcony | Fireplace

3 beds

1 bath

$1,210

House for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities

Fireplace

5d+ ago

Short Term Greenfield house for rent in Detroit

ALL-INCLUSIVE 3-4 Bedroom Home | Utilities + Internet Included

17165 Prevost St, Detroit, MI 48235

Short term | In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

House for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities

Fireplace

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Verified

Full Furnished Shared space home

beaverland 1B, Detroit, MI 48219

Short term | Furnished

3 beds

2 baths

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

5d+ ago

Short Term Central house for rent in Detroit

Historic Beauty: 3BR Near Downtown Detroit & | Henry Ford

634 Atkinson St, Detroit, MI 48202

Short term | Furnished | On-site laundry

3 beds

3.5 baths

$6,500

House for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Fireplace

Furnished

On-Site Laundry

Storage

5d+ ago

Short Term State Fair-Nolan house for rent in Detroit

18084 Goddard

18084 Goddard St, Detroit, MI 48234

Short term | Balcony | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,050

House for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities

Carpet

Hardwood Floor

5d+ ago

Short Term Central house for rent in Detroit

713 Clairmount

713 Clairmount St, Detroit, MI 48202

Short term | Garage parking | On-site laundry

5 beds

2 baths

$2,900

House for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Garage Parking

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Short Term Burbank house for rent in Detroit

Charming 2 Bed/1 Bath Single Family Home in Detroit - Available 5/11/2026 - $1350/mo.

16446 E State Fair St, Detroit, MI 48205

Short term | Garage parking | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

House for rent

Available May 11

Top amenities

Hardwood Floor

5d+ ago

Short Term Denby house for rent in Detroit

10400 Britain

10400 Britain St, Detroit, MI 48224

Short term | Central heat | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$1,100

House for rent

Available May 1

5d+ ago

Short Term Harmony Village condo for rent in Detroit

15777-79 Wisconsin

15777 Wisconsin St #77, Detroit, MI 48238

Short term | Central heat | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Condo for rent

Available May 1

5d+ ago

Short Term Central townhouse for rent in Detroit

Brush Townhouse #2 in NorthEnd

8416 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48202

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,200

House for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Fireplace

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Short Term Central townhouse for rent in Detroit

Brush Townhouse #1 in the NorthEnd

8410 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48202

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,200

House for rent

Available Apr 27

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Fireplace

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Short Term Cody-Rouge apartment for rent in Detroit

6035 Southfield Fwy ##12, Detroit, MI 48228

Short term | On-site laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Storage

5d+ ago

Short Term Cody-Rouge apartment for rent in Detroit

6015 Southfield Fwy ##6, Detroit, MI 48228

Short term | On-site laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

Short Term Cody-Rouge apartment for rent in Detroit

6015 Southfield Fwy ##8, Detroit, MI 48228

Short term | On-site laundry | Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

Short Term Cerveny house for rent in Detroit

15065 Gilchrist St

15065 Gilchrist St, Detroit, MI 48227

Short term | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

3 beds

1 bath

$1,250

House for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Short Term Evergreen house for rent in Detroit

18943 Greydale Ave, Detroit, MI 48219

Short term | Storage | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

House for rent

5d+ ago

Short Term Finney house for rent in Detroit

5514 Ashley St, Detroit, MI 48236

Short term | Outdoor space

4 beds

1 bath

$1,550

House for rent

5d+ ago

Short Term Macomb apartment for rent in Detroit

53823 Paul Wood Dr, Detroit, MI 48042

Short term | Air conditioning | Garage parking

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,900

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

Dishwasher

Fireplace

Garage Parking

On-Site Laundry

Storage

5d+ ago

Short Term Brooks house for rent in Detroit

7261 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI 48228

Short term | Storage

5 beds

1.5 baths

$1,500

House for rent

5d+ ago

Short Term Finney apartment for rent in Detroit

4811 Cadieux Road, Apartment 10

4811 Cadieux Rd #10, Detroit, MI 48224

Short term | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 25

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

Short Term Finney apartment for rent in Detroit

$1,200 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Detroit With Great Amenities

4837 Cadieux Rd #3, Detroit, MI 48224

Short term | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 25

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

Short Term Brooks house for rent in Detroit

Short term | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

House for rent

Available Apr 3

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Short Term Central house for rent in Detroit

635 Hague St, Detroit, MI 48202

Short term | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

House for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Short Term Downtown Detroit condo for rent in Detroit

Short term | In-unit laundry | Business center

2 beds

2 baths

$2,850

Condo for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

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