Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Average rent in
Detroit, MI

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Detroit, MI is $1,200. This is -38%, or $750, lower than the national average.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,200

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,380

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Detroit, MI is $1,200. This is -38%, or $750, lower than the national average.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
70%
16%
4%
2%
$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 decreased by 4% 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 $1,010. A 1-bedroom apartment in Detroit, MI costs about $950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,100. Houses for rent in Detroit, MI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$950

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$1,100

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$1,300

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$1,595

1%

5%

Studio

$997

3%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$997

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

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$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by26%

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

$1,450

increased by9%

Last year

Eastpointe

$1,275

decreased by9%

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$1,450

decreased by10%

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Pontiac

$1,300

decreased by11%

Last year

Roseville

$1,500

increased by24%

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Royal Oak

$1,922

increased by5%

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Southfield

$1,500

Flat

Last year

Sterling Heights

$1,774

decreased by3%

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Taylor

$1,400

increased by2%

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Warren

$1,350

increased by3%

Last year

Westland

$1,325

increased by9%

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Windsor

$1,499

decreased by8%

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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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Cass Plaza - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

Cass Plaza

3550 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

1–2 beds

1 bath

$235–$1,116

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Alberta W King Village - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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

$975–$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

$446

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Buersmeyer Manor - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Buersmeyer Manor

8520 Wyoming St, Detroit, MI 48204

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$466–$1,754

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Chesterfield - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

7.1

Very good

Chesterfield

3535 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

1–2 beds

1 bath

$489–$799

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3008 Cortland St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.5

Very good

3008 Cortland St

3008 Cortland St, Detroit, MI 48206

1 bed

1 bath

$500

House for rent

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3591 Oakman Blvd #6, Detroit, MI 48204

1 bed

1 bath

$530

Apartment for rent

7236 Rutland Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

7236 Rutland Street

7236 Rutland St, Detroit, MI 48228

1–2 beds

1 bath

$575–$700

Apartment for rent