# The Malcomson Building

> The Malcomson Building, Detroit, MI: 6 units from $1,520/mo. See this building's full price history, tracked daily for every unit. 1BR $1,520, 2BR $2,415.

Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/detroit-mi/the-malcomson-building-detroit-mi/

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Prices last verified October 2, 2026

4.4 (7 reviews) [Official Website](https://www.malcomsondetroit.com/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=organic)

Prices last verified October 2, 2026; availability may have changed since

6

Units Listed

$1,520

Starting at

$2,062

Average

$2,440

Highest

$2.71

Per Sq Ft

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Beds

## Pricing by Bedroom

1 Bed

$1,698

from $1,520 · 3 units

~597 sqft avg

2 Bed

$2,415

from $2,415 · 1 units

~875 sqft avg

3 Bed

$2,430

from $2,420 · 2 units

~950 sqft avg

### Rent Distribution

The final bar groups units at that price or more when the range is wide.

### Price by Bedroom

## Price Breakdown

### Rent by Unit

### Price vs. Square Footage

## Price History

Lines hold the last known price between updates. Diamond markers show changes in quote terms.

Timeframe

### Property Price Trend

### Recorded building rent history

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-05-07 | 1,825 |
| 2026-05-10 | 1,825 |
| 2026-05-11 | 1,825 |
| 2026-05-12 | 1,825 |
| 2026-05-13 | 1,825 |
| 2026-05-14 | 1,825 |
| 2026-05-15 | 1,825 |
| 2026-05-16 | 1,958 |
| 2026-05-17 | 1,958 |
| 2026-05-18 | 1,958 |
| 2026-05-19 | 2,112 |
| 2026-05-20 | 2,112 |
| 2026-05-21 | 2,112 |
| 2026-05-22 | 2,112 |
| 2026-05-23 | 2,112 |
| 2026-05-24 | 2,112 |
| 2026-05-25 | 2,112 |
| 2026-05-26 | 2,112 |
| 2026-05-27 | 2,112 |
| 2026-05-28 | 2,112 |
| 2026-05-29 | 2,112 |
| 2026-05-30 | 2,112 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2,112 |
| 2026-06-01 | 2,112 |
| 2026-06-02 | 2,112 |
| 2026-06-03 | 2,112 |
| 2026-06-04 | 2,112 |
| 2026-06-05 | 2,112 |
| 2026-06-06 | 2,112 |
| 2026-06-07 | 2,112 |
| 2026-06-08 | 2,112 |
| 2026-06-09 | 2,112 |
| 2026-06-10 | 2,112 |
| 2026-06-11 | 2,112 |
| 2026-06-14 | 2,112 |
| 2026-06-17 | 2,408 |
| 2026-06-20 | 2,408 |
| 2026-06-21 | 2,408 |
| 2026-06-22 | 2,408 |
| 2026-06-23 | 2,408 |
| 2026-06-24 | 2,165 |
| 2026-06-25 | 2,165 |
| 2026-06-26 | 2,165 |
| 2026-06-27 | 2,408 |
| 2026-06-28 | 2,408 |
| 2026-06-29 | 2,408 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2,408 |
| 2026-07-01 | 2,408 |
| 2026-07-02 | 2,408 |
| 2026-07-03 | 2,408 |
| 2026-07-04 | 2,408 |
| 2026-07-05 | 2,408 |
| 2026-07-06 | 2,408 |
| 2026-07-07 | 2,408 |
| 2026-07-08 | 2,395 |
| 2026-07-09 | 2,395 |
| 2026-07-10 | 2,395 |
| 2026-07-11 | 2,395 |
| 2026-07-12 | 2,395 |
| 2026-07-13 | 2,395 |
| 2026-07-15 | 2,395 |
| 2026-07-16 | 2,395 |
| 2026-07-17 | 2,395 |
| 2026-07-18 | 2,395 |
| 2026-07-19 | 2,408 |
| 2026-07-22 | 2,408 |
| 2026-07-23 | 2,408 |
| 2026-07-24 | 2,408 |
| 2026-07-25 | 2,408 |
| 2026-07-26 | 2,408 |
| 2026-07-27 | 2,408 |
| 2026-07-28 | 2,408 |
| 2026-07-29 | 2,408 |
| 2026-07-30 | 2,408 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,408 |
| 2026-08-01 | 2,408 |
| 2026-08-02 | 2,408 |
| 2026-08-03 | 2,408 |
| 2026-08-04 | 2,408 |
| 2026-08-05 | 2,408 |
| 2026-08-06 | 2,420 |
| 2026-08-09 | 2,420 |
| 2026-08-10 | 1,982 |
| 2026-08-11 | 1,982 |
| 2026-08-12 | 1,982 |
| 2026-08-13 | 1,982 |
| 2026-08-14 | 1,982 |
| 2026-08-15 | 1,982 |
| 2026-08-16 | 1,982 |
| 2026-08-17 | 1,982 |
| 2026-08-19 | 1,982 |
| 2026-08-22 | 1,982 |
| 2026-08-25 | 1,982 |
| 2026-08-26 | 1,982 |
| 2026-08-29 | 1,982 |
| 2026-09-01 | 2,415 |
| 2026-09-04 | 2,415 |
| 2026-09-05 | 2,415 |
| 2026-09-06 | 2,415 |
| 2026-09-07 | 2,415 |
| 2026-09-08 | 2,415 |
| 2026-09-11 | 2,415 |
| 2026-09-14 | 2,415 |
| 2026-09-17 | 2,415 |
| 2026-09-20 | 2,415 |
| 2026-09-23 | 2,415 |
| 2026-09-24 | 1,986 |
| 2026-09-27 | 1,986 |
| 2026-09-28 | 1,986 |
| 2026-09-29 | 1,986 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,986 |
| 2026-10-01 | 1,986 |
| 2026-10-02 | 1,986 |
| 2026-10-05 | 1,986 |
| 2026-10-06 | 1,986 |
| 2026-10-09 | 1,986 |

## Estimated Building Revenue

Observed Lease Revenue

$14K/mo

from 7 tracked leases; not enough coverage yet for a whole-building estimate

Effective Rent on New Leases

$2,030

vs $2,440 current asking ($410 negotiation gap)

### Recent Lease Activity

13 units tracked; 7 assumed leased, 6 listed now

See which units leased, when they left the market, and the rent they leased at.

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## Property Intelligence

How is this calculated?

Negotiation Leverage Score (0-100)

Based on 5 observable signals from the property's listing data:

- +30 pts: 15+ units currently listed

- +25 pts: Active move-in specials

- +20 pts: Deep discounts (>$150/mo off)

- +15 pts: 5+ distinct floor plans

- +10 pts: 25+ units listed

All signals come directly from the property's own listings. Occupancy and building size appear only in the Estimated Building Revenue section, and only when the building size is stated by the property or our unit-level observation history is deep enough to model it.

Listed Units

6

Moderate availability

1 floor plan

Move-in Specials

0

No active promotions

Negotiation Leverage

Limited leverage

The available listings show few signs of room to negotiate.

### Price vs. Downtown Detroit

Neighborhood

[New Cadillac Square Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/detroit-mi/new-cadillac-square-apartments-detroit-mi/): $795

[Town Residences](https://average-rent.com/city/detroit-mi/town-residences-detroit-mi/): $1,035

[CBD Detroit Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/detroit-mi/cbd-detroit-apartments-detroit-mi/): $1,140

[Riverfront Towers](https://average-rent.com/city/detroit-mi/riverfront-towers-detroit-mi/): $1,317

[The Press/321](https://average-rent.com/city/detroit-mi/the-press-321-detroit-mi/): $1,330

[Philip Houze Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/detroit-mi/philip-houze-apartments-detroit-mi/): $1,335

[The Millie on Brush](https://average-rent.com/city/detroit-mi/the-millie-on-brush-detroit-mi/): $1,385

[Detroit Savings Bank Luxury Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/detroit-mi/detroit-savings-bank-luxury-apartments-detroit-mi/): $1,410

[Capitol Park Lofts](https://average-rent.com/city/detroit-mi/capitol-park-lofts-detroit-mi/): $1,460

[The Farwell](https://average-rent.com/city/detroit-mi/the-farwell-detroit-mi/): $1,460

The Malcomson Building

$1,520

Comparing 11 apartments in Downtown Detroit. Click any bar to view that building.

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## Available Units

Sort

6 units

Select a unit to see its price history and link to the rental site.

These prices were last verified on October 2, 2026. We have not been able to confirm current availability since, so some units may no longer be listed.

1 Bed / 1 Bath Unit 4

$1,520/mo

595 ft² · $2.55/ft²

Available: Contact for availability

1 Bed / 1 Bath Unit 3

$1,680/mo

580 ft² · $2.90/ft²

Available: Contact for availability

1 Bed / 1 Bath Unit 1

$1,895/mo

615 ft² · $3.08/ft²

Available: Contact for availability

2 Bed / 2 Bath Unit 2

$2,415/mo

875 ft² · $2.76/ft²

Available: Contact for availability

3 Bed / 2 Bath Unit 5

$2,420/mo

950 ft² · $2.55/ft²

Available: Contact for availability

| Unit | Floor Plan | Bed/Bath | Sqft | Price | $/Sqft | Available | Listed | Details |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4 | | 1bd / 1ba | 595 | $1,520 | $2.55 | -- | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | |
| 3 | | 1bd / 1ba | 580 | $1,680 | $2.90 | -- | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | |
| 1 | | 1bd / 1ba | 615 | $1,895 | $3.08 | -- | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | |
| 2 | | 2bd / 2ba | 875 | $2,415 | $2.76 | -- | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | |
| 5 | | 3bd / 2ba | 950 | $2,420 | $2.55 | -- | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | |
| 405 | | 3bd / 2ba | 950 | $2,440 Starting base rent | $2.57 | Dec 15, 2026 | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | |

## Garages and parking

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City Club

## Resident Notes & Access Codes

Real tips from people who lived at this property: what leasing and daily living are actually like, plus the gate, parking, and entry codes you only learn once you move in. [See all Detroit, MI notes](https://average-rent.com/city/detroit-mi/resident-access/)

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