Avg Rent
$1,117
Population
692,503
Renter Mix
54% Rent
Historically one of the economic and cultural powerhouses of the Midwest, Detroit is full of people who are working towards redevelopment and revitalization. Known as the origin of the automobile industry, the Motor City is moving towards a future of economic opportunity with roots far beyond the world of cars. The cost of living is low while rental rates for apartments, condos, and houses are highly attractive for any budget.
Monuments paying tribute to Detroit’s rich history are everywhere while astonishing architecture and public artwork is scattered throughout the city. As the birthplace of Motown, Detroit has a long tradition of producing legendary musicians like Diana Ross and Stevie Wonder. This tradition continues today and it’s easy to find live performances from every genre.
The city is a great destination for sports lovers as one of the few American cities with major leagues in football, baseball, basketball, and hockey. With museums galore, lively nightlife, delectable restaurants, and conventions held almost every month of the year, Detroit is a mecca for entertainment. Visit the Motown Museum or catch a game at Comerica Park. Ask any local and they’ll tell you that Detroit is a great city and it’s not hard to see why.
Detroit sits just across from Windsor, ON so residents of Detroit have easy access to this Canadian destination.
In winter, Campus Martius transforms into an ice rink in Downtown Detroit.
The Detroit River Front was voted Best in America in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Banglatown residents enjoy the close proximity to the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Enjoy spectacular views of downtown Detroit while attending the Detroit Jazz Festival.
Designed by Albert Kahn, the Scripps Conservatory draws nature lovers from all over.
The Detroit Lions play at Ford Field, located at the heart of Detroit's entertainment district.
Median Household Income
$36,942
Average: $52,492
Education
106,160
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
268,922
Workers Employed
Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
16%
Housing Distribution
Detroit has more renters than homeowners.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Detroit, MI is $1,086 for a studio, $1,117 for one bedroom, $1,511 for two bedrooms, and $1,859 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Detroit has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
The cost of living in Detroit, MI is 0.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Detroit is 1.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,086 - $1,859. You can expect to pay 1.9% more for groceries, 1.4% less for utilities, and 3.5% more for transportation.
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Public
Grades PK-8
51 Students
Public
Grades K-8
490 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
845 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
821 Students
Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies
Public
Grades PK-8
717 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
51 Students
Public
Grades K-8
490 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
845 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
821 Students
Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies
Public
Grades PK-8
717 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,298 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,617 Students
University Preparatory Academy (Psad)-High School
Public
Grades 9-12
560 Students
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School
Public
Grades 9-12
417 Students
Communication And Media Arts High School
Public
Grades 9-12
401 Students
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
