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Last updated on June 13, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Detroit
$1,780/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Detroit is $1,780 per month as of June 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $170 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Detroit
48
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Detroit rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI
Average rent prices in Downtown Detroit have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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
Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI
Rent prices in Downtown Detroit vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Detroit is $1,715, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Detroit run $1,610 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 | 4% |  12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,637 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,107 | 3% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,695 | 2% | 47% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 6% | 20% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Windsor | $1,345 | |
Jeffries | $1,150 | |
South Central | $1,424 | |
University | $1,397 | |
University | $1,400 | |
Walkerville | $1,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,715 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,047 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,295 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,637
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,107
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
47%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
20%
Jeffries
Average rent
$1,150
University
Average rent
$1,397
Downtown Windsor
Average rent
$1,345
South Central
Average rent
$1,424
University
Average rent
$1,400
Walkerville
Average rent
$1,400
Apartments
Average rent
$1,715
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,047
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Detroit, 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 Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Detroit and Jeffries by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Detroit
9%lower than the national median
41%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI is 55% higher than the median rent in Jeffries, Detroit, MI.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI
2d ago
111 Cadillac Sq, Detroit, MI 48226
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$795–$935
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Detroit apartment for rent in Detroit
1012 Fort Street West #1012, Detroit, MI 48226
2 beds
1 bath
$810
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
1d ago
1301 Orleans St, Detroit, MI 48207
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$824–$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
10h ago
1511 1st St, Detroit, MI 48226
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$840–$1,235
Apartment for rent
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
Downtown Detroit townhouse for rent in Detroit
1640 Bagley St #13, Detroit, MI 48216
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,250
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
150 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$4,100
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 30
19h ago
Verified
1538 Centre Street, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available May 8
3h 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
5d+ ago
Downtown Detroit condo for rent in Detroit
10 Witherell St, Detroit, MI 48226
2 beds
1 bath
$2,225
Condo for rent
10h ago
10 W Adams Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095–$1,395
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
1538 Centre Street, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available May 8
3h 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
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,020
$1,372
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1301 Orleans St, Detroit, MI 48207
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$824–$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
1d ago
Verified
150 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48226
1 bed
1 bath
$1,299
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 30
19h ago
Verified
1538 Centre Street, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available May 8
4h ago
Verified
250 Riverfront Dr, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,485–$3,858
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 23
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,020
$1,372
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Detroit rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Detroit?
The average rent in Downtown Detroit is $1,780 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Detroit?
Average rent prices in Downtown Detroit have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Downtown Detroit rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Detroit is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Detroit?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Detroit, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).