Last updated October 9, 2026

Average Rent in Detroit, MI & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 35 apartment communities in Detroit, MI. Updated daily.

Area All Areas Central Southwest Downtown Detroit Elmwood Park Hubbard Richard Midtown New Center

Detroit 48126

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed

Market Average

$1,806/mo

▼ 18.2% from last month

Lowest Available

$759/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

273

available now

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Rent by Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

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Neighborhood	Avg Rent	30d Change	From	Properties	Units
Hubbard Richard	$2,135	-	$1,550	1	5
New Center	$1,946	▼ $3	$1,595	1	6
Downtown Detroit	$1,860	▼ $246	$795	19	169
Midtown	$1,832	▼ $750	$895	8	53
Elmwood Park	$1,714	▼ $331	$824	4	27
Detroit 48126	$1,136	▼ $5	$975	1	7
Central Southwest	$828	▲ $36	$759	1	6

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Detroit, MI?

As of October 2026, the average rent in Detroit, MI is $1,806 per month across 35 apartment communities and 273 available units. Rents have decreased $402 (18.2%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Springwells on Vernor starting at $759/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,440/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,756/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,016/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,235/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,750/mo.

Prices range from $759 to $3,397 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 54 units are currently listed.

Detroit, MI Rent Price History

Timeframe

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Month	Avg Rent	Change	Properties
May 2026	$2,030	-	9
June 2026	$1,997	-$33	15
July 2026	$2,093	+$96	15
August 2026	$1,974	-$119	15
September 2026	$1,944	-$30	26
October 2026	$1,789	-$155	32

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Detroit, MI

Studio

$1,440

from $795 · 35 units

1 Bed

$1,756

from $759 · 148 units

2 Bed

$2,016

from $862 · 82 units

3 Bed

$2,235

from $1,325 · 7 units

4 Bed

$1,750

from $1,750 · 1 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Detroit, MI

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Springwells on Vernor	$759/mo	$828/mo	6	4.3
New Cadillac Square Apartments	$795/mo	$865/mo	2	2.8
Lafayette Towers	$824/mo	$1,603/mo	14	2.7
Brainard Apartments	$895/mo	$895/mo	1	3.5
Selden Manor Apartments	$910/mo	$1,030/mo	2	3.3
GoodHomes Detroit	$975/mo	$1,136/mo	7	4.3
Midtown Detroit Apartments - Phillips Manor	$995/mo	$995/mo	1	4.7
Philip Houze Apartments	$1,000/mo	$1,516/mo	4	3
John R. Apartments \| Loft Place	$1,000/mo	$1,000/mo	1	3.7
Town Residences	$1,035/mo	$1,035/mo	1	3.9
Fyfe Apartments	$1,095/mo	$1,216/mo	5	2.2
City Place Detroit	$1,100/mo	$1,158/mo	3	3.6
The Ashley	$1,200/mo	$1,550/mo	19	4.1
Washington Park Apartments	$1,295/mo	$1,607/mo	9	3.7
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Loft Warehouse	$1,325/mo	$1,711/mo	21	4.8
The Press/321	$1,330/mo	$1,597/mo	6	3.8
The Millie on Brush	$1,335/mo	$1,942/mo	15	4.1
Riverfront Towers	$1,376/mo	$1,829/mo	48	3.4
Detroit Savings Bank Luxury Apartments	$1,410/mo	$1,705/mo	3	3.6
The Farwell	$1,460/mo	$1,508/mo	3	3.8
The Lofts of Merchants Row	$1,480/mo	$1,891/mo	7	4.7
Orleans Landing	$1,495/mo	$2,028/mo	6	4.1
The Malcomson Building	$1,520/mo	$1,986/mo	5	4.4
Strathmore Apartments	$1,545/mo	$1,677/mo	5	3.4
Perennial Corktown	$1,550/mo	$2,135/mo	5	4.3
The Residences at Book Tower	$1,575/mo	$2,243/mo	10	4.9
The Albert - Capitol Park	$1,590/mo	$1,985/mo	14	4.1
The Boulevard	$1,595/mo	$1,946/mo	6	4
DuCharme Place	$1,685/mo	$2,051/mo	4	4.1
The Residences Water Square	$1,750/mo	$2,430/mo	15	4.6
The Ferguson	$1,755/mo	$1,755/mo	1	4
Capitol Park Lofts	$1,795/mo	$2,035/mo	3	3.9
35W	$1,820/mo	$1,947/mo	3	4.6
The Griswold	$1,850/mo	$1,850/mo	1	4.7
The Scott at Brush Park - Luxury Apartments in Detroit	$1,975/mo	$2,457/mo	17	4.6

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Detroit, MI

What is the average rent in Detroit, MI?

The average rent in Detroit, MI is $1,806 per month as of October 2026, based on 273 units across 35 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Detroit, MI?

Rent in Detroit, MI has decreased $402 (18.2%) over the past month. The current average is $1,806/mo.

What is the cheapest apartment in Detroit, MI?

The most affordable apartment in Detroit, MI is Springwells on Vernor with units starting at $759/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Detroit, MI?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Detroit, MI averages $1,756/mo, with prices starting at $759/mo across 148 available units.

How many apartments are available in Detroit, MI?

There are 273 units available across 35 apartment communities in Detroit, MI.

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

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$72,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,806/mo.

Comfortable income

$87,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($759/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.

Median household income in Detroit, MI is $39,575 , about 54% 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	Source
Rent (market average)	$1,806	daily refresh
Utilities	$400	BLS × BEA RPP
Groceries	$529	BLS × BEA RPP
Transportation	$954	BLS × BEA RPP
Healthcare	$466	BLS × BEA RPP
Other goods and services	$745	BLS × BEA RPP
Estimated total	$4,900/mo	$58,798/year

Population

636,644

Median household income

$39,575

Census median rent

$1,034/mo

Census rent burden

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.

Michigan Rent Trends

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Detroit, MI Neighborhood Rent Map

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US-wide rent comparison

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