Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Detroit, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Detroit, MI rent slipped 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Renters today are paying $50 less per month on average than last year, following a recent month-to-month increase of 3.0%.
Compared to national trends
Detroit sits 36.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in a market with 1,417 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Detroit rent for around $945/month, 1-bedrooms at $900/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,150/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,350/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,600/month. Houses command a median of $1,350/month, while apartments sit at $1,010/month, reflecting the city's inventory split between these property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Brady Block rents fell 43.9% year over year to $870/month across 25 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 4.0% drop. This local cooldown contrasts with relatively stable rents in neighborhoods like Brightmoor and Downtown Detroit.
Median rent
Median rent in Detroit
$1,200/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Detroit is $1,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Detroit
1,417
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Detroit rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Detroit, MI
Average rent prices in Detroit have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Detroit, MI
Rent prices in Detroit vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Detroit is $1,010, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Detroit run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,117.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $945 | 2% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $900 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | No Change |  4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,600 | No Change | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brightmoor | $845 | |
Central | $1,010 | |
Downtown Detroit | $1,748 | |
Durfee | $1,110 | |
Evergreen | $1,225 | |
Finney | $1,204 | |
Mackenzie | $1,000 | |
Palmer Park | $1,010 | |
Rosa Parks | $1,350 | |
University | $1,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,010 | 1% | 8% | |
Condos | $1,350 | 4% | 8% | |
Houses | $1,350 | No Change | 4% | |
Rooms | $900 | No Change | 2% |
Studio
Average rent
$945
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Central
Average rent
$1,010
Brightmoor
Average rent
$845
Downtown Detroit
Average rent
$1,748
University
Average rent
$1,400
Mackenzie
Average rent
$1,000
Rosa Parks
Average rent
$1,350
Durfee
Average rent
$1,110
Finney
Average rent
$1,204
Evergreen
Average rent
$1,225
Palmer Park
Average rent
$1,010
Apartments
Average rent
$1,010
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
Houses
Average rent
$1,350
Last year
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
Last year
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Detroit, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Detroit, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Detroit and Dearborn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Detroit
37%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Detroit, MI is 23% lower than the median rent in Dearborn, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,550
$1,300
1%$1,589
28%$1,300
$1,250
6%$2,000
5%$1,600
5%$1,900
4%$1,399
1%$1,300
$1,327
4%$1,530
2%Cost of living in Detroit, MI
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% lower |
| Groceries | 3% higher |
| Health | 4% lower |
| Housing | 4% lower |
| Transportation | 3% higher |
| Utilities | 1% lower |
Discover rentals in Detroit, MI
2h ago
Verified
2140 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,122
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
640 Delaware St, Detroit, MI 48202
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$446–$525
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
8957 Otsego St, Detroit, MI 48204
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
3535 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Detroit apartment for rent in Detroit
10 Witherell St #3301, Detroit, MI 48226
2 beds
2.5 baths
$10,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pembroke house for rent in Detroit
19151 Santa Barbara Dr #NA, Detroit, MI 48221
3 beds
2 baths
$6,495
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 28
5d+ ago
Downtown Detroit apartment for rent in Detroit
10 Witherell St #3002, Detroit, MI 48226
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,240
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University condo for rent in Detroit
3 beds
3.5 baths
$4,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 23
3h ago
Verified
313 Park Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,145–$4,180
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1538 Centre Street, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 8
1d ago
Verified
555 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,385–$3,205
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
13010 Avondale Street, Detroit, MI 48215
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 6
6h ago
Verified
1538 Centre Street, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 8
22h ago
Verified
8100 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48214
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$715–$2,210
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
80 E Hancock St, Detroit, MI 48201
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,012–$1,120
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,458
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1538 Centre Street, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 8
1d ago
Verified
555 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,385–$3,205
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
250 Riverfront Dr, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–3 baths
$1,336–$6,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 8
3d ago
1000 Van Dyke St, Detroit, MI 48214
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Detroit, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Detroit rental market.
How much is rent in Detroit?
The average rent in Detroit is $1,200 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Detroit?
Average rent prices in Detroit have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Detroit rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Detroit is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Detroit?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Detroit are Brightmoor ($845/mo), Mackenzie ($1,000/mo), and Central ($1,010/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Detroit?
To comfortably afford rent in Detroit, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Detroit?
December offers the best rental opportunities in Detroit with lower demand and more negotiating power with landlords. March sees the highest competition with stronger demand compared to available inventory, while September typically has the highest rents.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
Detroit Metro Report
The Zumper Detroit Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to show the most and least expensive cities and cities with the fastest growing rents. The Michigan one bedroom median rent was $1,091 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Troy ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,430.
- Ann Arbor was the second priciest with rent at $1,410.
- Novi placed third with rent at $1,390.
The Least Expensive
- Lincoln Park was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $890.
- Detroit ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $930.
- Warren placed third with rent at $1,050.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Lincoln Park had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 9.2%.
- Ann Arbor saw rent drop 3.4%, making it second.
- Westland & Ypsilanti tied for third with rents both dipping 0.9%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
About
The Zumper Detroit Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
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Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.