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Average Rent in Detroit, MI & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in Detroit, MI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,977/mo
▼ 2.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$975/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
10
tracked daily
Units Listed
67
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Detroit, MI
Compare average rent across Detroit, MI neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Detroit | $2,218 | $1,245 | 6 | 39 |
| Elmwood Park | $2,176 | $1,625 | 1 | 8 |
| New Center | $1,727 | $1,468 | 1 | 10 |
| Detroit 48126 | $1,159 | $975 | 1 | 7 |
| Hubbell-Lyndon | $1,057 | $995 | 1 | 3 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Detroit, MI?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Detroit, MI is $1,977 per month across 10 apartment communities and 67 available units. Rents have decreased $48 (2.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is GoodHomes Detroit starting at $975/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,655/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,886/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,404/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,420/mo.
Prices range from $975 to $5,700 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 13 units are currently listed.
Detroit, MI Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Detroit, MI
Rent Prices by Apartment in Detroit, MI
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoodHomes Detroit | $975/mo | $1,159/mo | 7 | 4.3 |
| Ramblewood Apartments | $995/mo | $1,057/mo | 3 | 4.6 |
| The Lofts of Merchants Row | $1,245/mo | $1,732/mo | 15 | 4.7 |
| The Boulevard | $1,468/mo | $1,727/mo | 10 | 4 |
| The Malcomson Building | $1,520/mo | $2,112/mo | 3 | 4.4 |
| Orleans Landing | $1,625/mo | $2,176/mo | 8 | 4.1 |
| 35W | $1,810/mo | $2,068/mo | 3 | 4.6 |
Google Search Trends for Detroit, MI Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Detroit, MI
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$79,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,977/mo.
Comfortable income
$95,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($975/mo), you need to earn at least $39,000/year.
Median household income in Detroit, MI is $39,575 , about 58% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Detroit, MI
Overall prices in Detroit, MI runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Detroit, MI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,977 |
| Utilities | $400 |
| Groceries | $529 |
| Transportation | $954 |
| Healthcare | $466 |
| Other goods and services | $745 |
| Estimated total | $5,071/mo |
Population
636,644
Median household income
$39,575
Census median rent
$1,034/mo
Rent as % of income
34.7%
Median age
35.1
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore Detroit, MI Apartments
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