Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Average rent in
Detroit, MI

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Detroit, MI is $1,245. This is -36%, or $700, lower than the national average.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,245

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over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,244

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Detroit, MI is $1,245. This is -36%, or $700, lower than the national average.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

9%
69%
15%
4%
3%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

52%
48%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.

Rent price trends in
Detroit, MI

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Detroit, MI have remained the same in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Detroit, MI

The monthly rent for an apartment in Detroit, MI is $1,065. A 1-bedroom apartment in Detroit, MI costs about $950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,150. Houses for rent in Detroit, MI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$940

No Change

14%

2 bedroom

$1,150

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,300

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,600

9%

14%

Studio

$947

1%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$947

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$940

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

14%

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.

Compare rent prices in Detroit, MI to other cities

Median rent prices in Detroit, MI for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Dearborn, MI.

Detroit

Median rent price$1,245
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,499
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Detroit, MI is 17% lower than the median rent in Dearborn, MI.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Dearborn

$1,499

decreased by3%

Last year

Eastpointe

$1,295

increased by5%

Last year

Farmington Hills

$1,257

decreased by20%

Last year

Pontiac

$1,297

increased by24%

Last year

Roseville

$1,372

decreased by33%

Last year

Royal Oak

$1,950

increased by9%

Last year

Southfield

$1,500

increased by1%

Last year

Sterling Heights

$1,800

increased by7%

Last year

Taylor

$1,437

increased by13%

Last year

Warren

$1,300

increased by1%

Last year

Westland

$1,287

increased by1%

Last year

Windsor

$1,500

decreased by2%

Last year

Cost of living in
Detroit, MI

The overall cost of living in Detroit, MI is 3% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

2% higher

Groceries

1% higher

Health

7% higher

Housing

6% higher

Transportation

4% higher

Utilities

1% higher

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23h ago

8.3

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Cass Plaza

3550 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

1–2 beds

1 bath

$235–$1,122

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9.2

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Alberta W King Village

2140 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$357–$1,122

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8.7

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New Center Commons

640 Delaware St, Detroit, MI 48202

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$400–$696

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Chesterfield - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Chesterfield

3535 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

1–2 beds

1 bath

$491–$807

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2d ago

9.3

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Lakeshore Manor Senior

10235 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202

1–2 beds

1 bath

$500–$900

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3010 Cortland St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Durfee condo for rent in Detroit

3010 Cortland St, Detroit, MI 48206

1 bed

1 bath

$525

Condo for rent

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Income restricted

23h ago

8.5

Very good

Art Center Townhomes

5351 Chrysler Dr, Detroit, MI 48202

2–3 beds

1 bath

$546–$1,200

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Coronado - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

Coronado

3751 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

2 beds

2 baths

$554–$1,009

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