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Rental Market Trends in Detroit, MI

What is the average rent in Detroit, MI?

$1,102/month

Average Rent

659 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Detroit, MI is $1,102 per month. This is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Detroit more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Detroit, you can expect to pay about $1,024 per month for a studio, $1,102 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,484 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,935 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,024/month
472 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,102/month
659 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,484/month
961 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,935/month
1,316 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,011/month
864 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,221/month
855 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,381/month
1,069 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,695/month
1,511 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,542/month
944 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,616/month
1,068 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,983/month
1,609 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,296/month
1,031 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,835/month
1,486 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Detroit, MI?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $2 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Detroit, MI
Last Updated February 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Detroit, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
24% Below $700/month
33% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
13% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Detroit?

Based on current rent prices, Cody-Rouge, Mackenzie and Grandmont are the most affordable neighborhoods in Detroit.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cody-Rouge
$730/month
597 Sq Ft
Mackenzie
$772/month
867 Sq Ft
Grandmont
$801/month
650 Sq Ft
Harmony Village
$803/month
579 Sq Ft
North Detroit
$828/month
892 Sq Ft
West Side Detroit
$867/month
767 Sq Ft
Lower East Side
$928/month
560 Sq Ft
North End
$936/month
608 Sq Ft
East Village
$992/month
622 Sq Ft
Bagley
$1,007/month
820 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Detroit?

Based on current rent prices, West Jefferson Avenue District, Capitol Park Historic District and Washington Blvd Historic District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Detroit.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Jefferson Avenue District
$2,116/month
773 Sq Ft
Capitol Park Historic District
$1,925/month
812 Sq Ft
Washington Blvd Historic District
$1,918/month
789 Sq Ft
District Detroit
$1,884/month
783 Sq Ft
Grand Circus Park Historic District
$1,884/month
783 Sq Ft
Riverfront
$1,870/month
755 Sq Ft
Midtown Woodward Historic District
$1,862/month
658 Sq Ft
Detroit Financial District
$1,847/month
751 Sq Ft
City Center Detroit
$1,844/month
785 Sq Ft
Park Avenue Historic District
$1,819/month
730 Sq Ft

Which Detroit neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Detroit with the most apartments available are Downtown Detroit, Midtown Detroit and City Center Detroit .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Detroit
$1,628/month
715 Sq Ft
Midtown Detroit
$1,548/month
663 Sq Ft
City Center Detroit
$1,844/month
785 Sq Ft
Washington Blvd Historic District
$1,918/month
789 Sq Ft
Lafayette Park
$1,521/month
729 Sq Ft
District Detroit
$1,884/month
783 Sq Ft
Grand Circus Park Historic District
$1,884/month
783 Sq Ft
Uptown Detroit
$1,053/month
680 Sq Ft
East Side Detroit
$1,282/month
776 Sq Ft
Capitol Park Historic District
$1,925/month
812 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Detroit, MI?

Because the average rent in Detroit is $1,102, you’ll want to make about $3,673 per month or $44,076 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Detroit, MI is 1.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Detroit is 0.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,024 - $1,935. You can expect to pay 1.2% more for groceries, 0.4% more for utilities, and 4.8% more for transportation.

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Detroit, MI

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How does Detroit, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Detroit, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Cody-Rouge

Detroit, MI

West Jefferson Avenue District

Detroit, MI

Studio
$407/month
-
One Bedroom
$718/month
-
Two Bedroom
$916/month
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Three Bedroom
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Apartment communities in Detroit we think you'll love

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$1,258 - $23,700

1-4 Beds

City Place Detroit

City Place Detroit

1600 Antietam Ave,
Detroit, MI 48207

$900 - $1,375

Studio - 1 Bed

Sherwood Heights

Sherwood Heights

8805 Kingswood St,
Detroit, MI 48221

$1,035 - $1,430

Studio - 3 Beds

Briggs Houze

Briggs Houze

114 W Adams Rd,
Detroit, MI 48226

$999 - $2,400

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Detroit, MI

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  • 4,483

    Units

  • 20

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18 Communities in Detroit
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    Communities

  • 23,209

    Units

  • 51

    Cities

9 Communities in Detroit
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Bedrock
  • 10

    Communities

  • 1,099

    Units

  • 2

    Cities

9 Communities in Detroit
Village Green
Village Green
  • 156

    Communities

  • 31,948

    Units

  • 95

    Cities

8 Communities in Detroit
Princeton Management
Princeton Management
  • 121

    Communities

  • 20,584

    Units

  • 62

    Cities

8 Communities in Detroit
Silverside Management LLC
Silverside Management LLC
  • 29

    Communities

  • 1,300

    Units

  • 23

    Cities

6 Communities in Detroit
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KMG Prestige
  • 69

    Communities

  • 7,330

    Units

  • 45

    Cities

5 Communities in Detroit
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  • 43

    Communities

  • 11,508

    Units

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4 Communities in Detroit

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Methodology

† 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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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