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Last updated on October 27, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 27, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Detroit
$1,748/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Detroit is $1,748 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $152 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Detroit
55
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,657, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Detroit run $1,491 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,022.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,125 | No Change |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,496 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,102 | 2% |  1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $2,275 | No Change | 98% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Windsor | $1,360 | |
Jeffries | $1,199 | |
South Central | $1,480 | |
University | $1,400 | |
University | $1,467 | |
Walkerville | $1,550 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,657 | 3% | 2% | |
Condos | $2,000 | No Change | 10% | |
Houses | $1,700 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,125
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,496
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,102
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,275
Last year
98%
Jeffries
Average rent
$1,199
University
Average rent
$1,400
Downtown Windsor
Average rent
$1,360
South Central
Average rent
$1,480
University
Average rent
$1,467
Walkerville
Average rent
$1,550
Apartments
Average rent
$1,657
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
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
8%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI is 46% higher than the median rent in Jeffries, Detroit, MI.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI
5d+ ago
Downtown Detroit apartment for rent in Detroit
2 beds
0 baths
$650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
4d ago
111 Cadillac Sq, Detroit, MI 48226
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$795–$935
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
21h ago
1301 Orleans St, Detroit, MI 48207
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$824–$1,158
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Downtown Detroit apartment for rent in Detroit
John C Lodge Fwy #10, Detroit, MI 48201
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Detroit apartment for rent in Detroit
10 Witherell St #3301, Detroit, MI 48226
2 beds
2.5 baths
$10,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Detroit condo for rent in Detroit
1135 Shelby St #2509, Detroit, MI 48226
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Detroit condo for rent in Detroit
2 beds
2 baths
$3,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
17m ago
Verified
1538 Centre Street, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 8
15h ago
Verified
313 Park Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$3,110
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
555 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,380–$3,205
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
250 Riverfront Dr, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–3 baths
$1,277–$4,901
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 8
17m ago
Verified
1538 Centre Street, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 8
15h ago
Verified
313 Park Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$3,110
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
555 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,380–$3,205
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
250 Riverfront Dr, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–3 baths
$1,277–$4,901
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 8
17m ago
Verified
1538 Centre Street, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 8
19h ago
Verified
555 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,380–$3,205
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
250 Riverfront Dr, Detroit, MI 48226
1–2 beds
1–3 baths
$1,277–$4,901
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 8
3d ago
2072 Wabash St, Detroit, MI 48216
Studio
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,748 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Detroit?
Average rent prices in Downtown Detroit have increased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Downtown Detroit rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Detroit is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $152 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 $70,000/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).