Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Detroit, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Detroit rent stands today
Detroit, MI rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Month over month, rents cooled 2.0%, showing a recent easing in the market.
Compared to national trends
Detroit is roughly 38% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters with 1,364 total rentals available. This positions Detroit as an accessible market for value-seeking renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Detroit rent for $956/month, 1-bedrooms for $945/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,100/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,350/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,640/month. Houses have a median rent of $1,300/month, while apartments rent for $1,010/month, reflecting a diverse inventory mix.
Neighborhood spotlight
Downtown Highland rents rose 38.5% year over year to $1,800/month, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. Meanwhile, Grand Dale and Brady Block saw declines of 45.3% and 43.2%, respectively, showing significant variation across Detroit neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Detroit
$1,200/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Detroit is $1,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $730 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Detroit
1,364
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Detroit rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Detroit, MI
Average rent prices in Detroit have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Detroit run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $956 |  2% | 24% | |
1 bedroom | $945 | 2% |  8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 3% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,640 | 3% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brightmoor | $895 | |
Central | $1,064 | |
Denby | $1,250 | |
Downtown Detroit | $1,695 | |
Durfee | $1,150 | |
Evergreen | $1,200 | |
Finney | $1,250 | |
Palmer Park | $1,095 | |
Rosa Parks | $1,300 | |
University | $1,395 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,010 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $948 | 15% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$956
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$945
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,640
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
Central
Average rent
$1,064
Brightmoor
Average rent
$895
Downtown Detroit
Average rent
$1,695
University
Average rent
$1,395
Rosa Parks
Average rent
$1,300
Durfee
Average rent
$1,150
Finney
Average rent
$1,250
Palmer Park
Average rent
$1,095
Denby
Average rent
$1,250
Evergreen
Average rent
$1,200
Apartments
Average rent
$1,010
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$948
Last 30 days
15%
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
38%lower than the national median
24%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Detroit, MI is 19% lower than the median rent in Dearborn, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,474
4%$1,300
7%$1,350
15%$1,392
6%$1,400
14%$2,050
8%$1,617
7%$1,809
2%$1,425
8%$1,350
2%$1,335
$1,499
3%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 | No difference |
| Groceries | 2% higher |
| Health | No difference |
| Housing | 2% lower |
| Transportation | 4% higher |
| Utilities | 1% lower |
Discover rentals in Detroit, MI
21h ago
Verified
2140 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$424
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
640 Delaware St, Detroit, MI 48202
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$446
Apartment for rent
16h ago
8520 Wyoming St, Detroit, MI 48204
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$466–$1,420
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3008 Cortland St, Detroit, MI 48206
1 bed
1 bath
$500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Palmer Park apartment for rent in Detroit
17497 Manderson Rd #18A, Detroit, MI 48203
1 bed
1 bath
$91,015
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 19
1d ago
House for rent in Detroit
241 Eastlawn St, Detroit, MI 48215
3 beds
1.5 baths
$18,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
University house for rent in Detroit
3912 4th St, Detroit, MI 48201
5 beds
5.5 baths
$7,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Central house for rent in Detroit
634 Atkinson St, Detroit, MI 48202
3 beds
3.5 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Aug 1
4h ago
Verified
13010 Avondale Street, Detroit, MI 48215
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
17h ago
Verified
1538 Centre Street, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available May 8
9h ago
Verified
250 Riverfront Dr, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–3 baths
$1,409–$6,103
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 8
1d ago
Verified
4707 3rd Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
17h ago
Verified
1538 Centre Street, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available May 8
2d ago
Verified
80 E Hancock St, Detroit, MI 48201
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,012–$1,120
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
19311 Votrobeck Dr, Detroit, MI 48219
2–3 beds
1–3 baths
$665
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
13010 Avondale Street, Detroit, MI 48215
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
17h ago
Verified
1538 Centre Street, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available May 8
11h ago
Verified
250 Riverfront Dr, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$3,615
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 8
1d ago
Verified
4707 3rd Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,470–$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
53 Marston St, Detroit, MI 48202
1–2 beds
1 bath
$801–$1,515
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
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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 July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Detroit?
Average rent prices in Detroit have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Detroit rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Detroit is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $730 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Detroit?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Detroit are Brightmoor ($895/mo), Central ($1,064/mo), and Palmer Park ($1,095/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Detroit average around $920/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,110/month.
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 $1,110 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Novi ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,550.
- Rochester Hills was the second priciest with rent at $1,500.
- Ann Arbor placed third with rent at $1,450.
The Least Expensive
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Dearborn had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 18.8%.
- Ann Arbor saw rent drop 17.1%, making it second.
- Detroit placed third with rent dipping 6.9%.
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.