Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 31, 2026
Last updated on January 31, 2026
Last updated on January 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Detroit, MI is $1,200. This is -37%, or $700, lower than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Detroit, MI is $1,200. This is -37%, or $700, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 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.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Detroit, MI is $1,050. A 1-bedroom apartment in Detroit, MI costs about $950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,145. Houses for rent in Detroit, MI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,295.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $950 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,175 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,300 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,600 | 1% | 4% | |
Studio | $997 | 1% | 4% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Brightmoor | $847 | |
Central | $1,010 | |
Downtown Detroit | $1,728 | |
Evergreen | $1,250 | |
Finney | $1,175 | |
Harmony Village | $1,200 | |
Kettering Butzel | $1,500 | |
Mackenzie | $995 | |
Rosa Parks | $1,267 | |
University | $1,400 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,050 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,567 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,295 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $865 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$997
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Central
Average rent
$1,010
Brightmoor
Average rent
$847
Downtown Detroit
Average rent
$1,728
University
Average rent
$1,400
Rosa Parks
Average rent
$1,267
Kettering Butzel
Average rent
$1,500
Finney
Average rent
$1,175
Mackenzie
Average rent
$995
Evergreen
Average rent
$1,250
Harmony Village
Average rent
$1,200
Apartments
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,567
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$865
Last 30 days
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.
Median rent prices in Detroit, MI for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Dearborn, MI.
Detroit
lower than the national median
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.
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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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 2% higher |
Groceries | 1% higher |
Health | 7% higher |
Housing | 6% higher |
Transportation | 4% higher |
Utilities | 1% higher |
18h ago
5d+ ago
Central house for rent in Detroit
866 Pingree St, Detroit, MI 48202
1 bed
1 bath
$250
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
2140 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$357–$1,122
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
640 Delaware St, Detroit, MI 48202
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$400–$696
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10235 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
1–2 beds
1 bath
$500–$900
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
3008 Cortland St, Detroit, MI 48206
1 bed
1 bath
$525
House for rent
5d+ ago
7236 Rutland St, Detroit, MI 48228
1–2 beds
1 bath
$575–$700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
University condo for rent in Detroit
284 Alfred St, Detroit, MI 48201
3 beds
3 baths
$7,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Pershing house for rent in Detroit
8146 E 8 Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48234
Studio
0 baths
$6,500
House for rent
3d ago
Downtown Detroit apartment for rent in Detroit
1150 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226
3 beds
2 baths
$6,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University condo for rent in Detroit
284 Eliot St, Detroit, MI 48201
4 beds
3 baths
$5,500
Condo for rent
15h ago
5918 Saint Antoine St, Detroit, MI 48202
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$5,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University house for rent in Detroit
2805 Brush St #NA, Detroit, MI 48201
2 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Dec 8
5d+ ago
Macomb house for rent in Detroit
15342 Amberfield Dr, Detroit, MI 48042
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
University condo for rent in Detroit
3105 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48201
2 beds
2 baths
$4,250
Condo for rent
8h ago
Verified
13010 Avondale Street, Detroit, MI 48215
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
21h ago
Verified
1538 Centre Street, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 4
1d ago
Verified
1117 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,664
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 13
1h ago
Verified
250 Riverfront Dr, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–3 baths
$1,258–$4,518
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 12
1d ago
Verified
7700 East St, Detroit, MI 48201
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,523
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 30
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
4d ago
Verified
7800 7800 E Jeffeson, Detroit, MI 48214
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,161–$1,420
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
19h ago
51 W Palmer St, Detroit, MI 48202
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$995–$1,395
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1538 Centre Street, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 4
3d ago
Verified
10235 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
2 beds
1 bath
$1,296
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
1h ago
Verified
250 Riverfront Dr, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–3 baths
$1,258–$4,518
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 12
1d ago
Verified
7700 East St, Detroit, MI 48201
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,523
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 30
8h ago
Verified
13010 Avondale Street, Detroit, MI 48215
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
1d ago
Verified
1117 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,664
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 13
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
4d ago
State Fair-Nolan house for rent in Detroit
18559 Mackay St, Detroit, MI 48234
2 beds
1 bath
$950
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
150 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48226
1 bed
1 bath
$1,299
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 30
21h ago
Verified
1538 Centre Street, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 4
1d ago
Verified
1117 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,259
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 31
1h ago
Verified
250 Riverfront Dr, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–3 baths
$1,258–$4,518
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 12
1d ago
Verified
7700 East St, Detroit, MI 48201
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,523
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 30
1d ago
Verified
4707 3rd Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,470–$1,550
Apartment for rent
23h ago
665 W Willis St, Detroit, MI 48201
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
51 W Palmer St, Detroit, MI 48202
Studio
1 bath
$995–$1,095
Apartment for rent
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 $1,078 last month.

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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.
Crystal 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.