Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Detroit, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 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 roughly the same as last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat and a $16 monthly difference that is negligible for most budgets.
Compared to national trends
Detroit sits 38.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it a value-oriented market with 1,362 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Detroit run around $950/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,100/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,625/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,300/month while apartments sit at $1,010/month, offering distinct price tiers for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Brady Block rents fell 45.5% year over year to $845/month across 22 rentals, and Downtown Redford dropped 38.9% to $795/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 4.0% slip, showing localized softness in Detroit's cheapest neighborhoods.
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 June 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Detroit
1,362
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Detroit rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Detroit, MI
Average rent prices in Detroit have remained the same 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 $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Detroit run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $956 | 16% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $950 |  14% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,326 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,625 | 3% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brightmoor | $895 | |
Central | $1,094 | |
Denby | $1,250 | |
Downtown Detroit | $1,792 | |
Durfee | $1,000 | |
Evergreen | $1,245 | |
Finney | $1,227 | |
Mackenzie | $999 | |
Rosa Parks | $1,300 | |
University | $1,385 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,010 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,537 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,101 | 38% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$956
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,326
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
Central
Average rent
$1,094
Brightmoor
Average rent
$895
Downtown Detroit
Average rent
$1,792
University
Average rent
$1,385
Rosa Parks
Average rent
$1,300
Mackenzie
Average rent
$999
Durfee
Average rent
$1,000
Denby
Average rent
$1,250
Evergreen
Average rent
$1,245
Finney
Average rent
$1,227
Apartments
Average rent
$1,010
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,537
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,101
Last 30 days
38%
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
30%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Detroit, MI is 13% lower than the median rent in Dearborn, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,372
10%$1,350
8%$1,395
16%$1,300
9%$1,445
12%$1,975
3%$1,505
6%$1,874
9%$1,397
4%$1,350
5%$1,335
1%$1,500
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 | No difference |
| Groceries | 2% higher |
| Health | No difference |
| Housing | 2% lower |
| Transportation | 4% higher |
| Utilities | 1% lower |
Discover rentals in Detroit, MI
4d ago
Verified
2140 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$424–$975
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
640 Delaware St, Detroit, MI 48202
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$446
Apartment for rent
3d ago
8520 Wyoming St, Detroit, MI 48204
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$466–$1,754
Apartment for rent
2d 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
5d+ ago
Downtown Detroit apartment for rent in Detroit
600 Woodward Ave #2B, Detroit, MI 48226
2 beds
2.5 baths
$6,360
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Detroit apartment for rent in Detroit
600 Woodward Ave #8B, Detroit, MI 48226
2 beds
2.5 baths
$6,074
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University townhouse for rent in Detroit
2542 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
10h ago
Verified
1538 Centre Street, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available May 8
19h ago
Verified
13010 Avondale Street, Detroit, MI 48215
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
1h ago
Verified
250 Riverfront Dr, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–3 baths
$1,485–$5,838
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 23
13h ago
Verified
7700 East St, Detroit, MI 48201
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
10h ago
Verified
1538 Centre Street, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available May 8
13h ago
Verified
7700 East St, Detroit, MI 48201
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
16h ago
Verified
19311 Votrobeck Dr, Detroit, MI 48219
2–3 beds
1–3 baths
$665
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
80 E Hancock St, Detroit, MI 48201
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,012–$1,120
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1538 Centre Street, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available May 8
13h ago
Verified
250 Riverfront Dr, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,485–$3,907
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 23
13h ago
Verified
7700 East St, Detroit, MI 48201
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
1d 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 June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Detroit?
Average rent prices in Detroit have remained the same 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 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Detroit?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Detroit are Brightmoor ($895/mo), Mackenzie ($999/mo), and Durfee ($1,000/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?
Detroit's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $960 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across Michigan's largest city.
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 $1,102 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Birmingham ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,620.
- Ann Arbor was the second priciest with rent at $1,500.
- Warren placed third with rent at $1,080.
The Least Expensive
- Detroit was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $950.
- Lincoln Park ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,020.
- Ypsilanti placed third with rent at $1,050.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Birmingham had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 19.4%.
- Ann Arbor saw rent drop 11.2%, making it second.
- Ypsilanti placed third with rent dipping 5.4%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Ann Arbor ranked as the city with the largest monthly decline, down 3.8%.
- Birmingham saw rent drop 3% last month, making it second.
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.
Words by
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.