Average Rent in Detroit, MI
38 apartment buildings, 194 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Detroit, MICheapest
$795/mo
New Cadillac Square Apartments
Properties
38
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Units
194
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 38 properties in Detroit, MI.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Detroit, MI Rent Prices
All 38 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Springwells on Vernor
8748 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209, USA
New Cadillac Square Apartments
111 Cadillac Square, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
Lafayette Towers
1301 Orleans St, Detroit, MI 48207, USA
Brainard Apartments
484 Brainard St, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
Selden Manor Apartments
686 Selden St, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
GoodHomes Detroit
5777 Southfield Fwy, Detroit, MI 48126, USA
Midtown Detroit Apartments - Phillips Manor
47 E Willis St #10, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springwells on Vernor 8748 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209, USA | $759 as of Oct 3 | $828 | $1.19/ft² | 4.3 (6) | 6 |
| 2 | New Cadillac Square Apartments 111 Cadillac Square, Detroit, MI 48226, USA | $795 | $865 | $1.54/ft² | 2.8 (38) | 2 |
| 3 | Lafayette Towers 1301 Orleans St, Detroit, MI 48207, USA | $824 | $1,603 | $1.41/ft² | 2.7 (158) | 14 |
| 4 | Brainard Apartments 484 Brainard St, Detroit, MI 48201, USA | $895 | $895 | -- | 3.5 (31) | 1 |
| 5 | Selden Manor Apartments 686 Selden St, Detroit, MI 48201, USA | $910 | $1,030 | $2.08/ft² | 3.3 (13) | 2 |
| 6 | GoodHomes Detroit 5777 Southfield Fwy, Detroit, MI 48126, USA | $975 as of Oct 6 | $1,136 | $1.90/ft² | 4.3 (85) | 7 |
| 7 | Midtown Detroit Apartments - Phillips Manor 47 E Willis St #10, Detroit, MI 48201, USA | $995 | $995 | $1.33/ft² | 4.7 (30) | 1 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Springwells on Vernor
4.3 (6)8748 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209, USA
New Cadillac Square Apartments
2.8 (38)111 Cadillac Square, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
Lafayette Towers
2.7 (158)1301 Orleans St, Detroit, MI 48207, USA
Brainard Apartments
3.5 (31)484 Brainard St, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
Selden Manor Apartments
3.3 (13)686 Selden St, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
GoodHomes Detroit
4.3 (85)5777 Southfield Fwy, Detroit, MI 48126, USA
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Detroit, MI neighborhoods
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Detroit, MI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Detroit, MI is $1,880 per month, based on 194 units across 38 apartment communities. Prices range from $795 at New Cadillac Square Apartments to $4,999 at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Loft Warehouse.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,325/mo | $795/mo | 28 |
| 1 Bed | $1,825/mo | $824/mo | 109 |
| 2 Bed | $2,195/mo | $1,150/mo | 44 |
| 3 Bed | $2,702/mo | $1,320/mo | 11 |
| 4 Bed | $1,325/mo | $1,325/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Detroit, MI, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Detroit, MI averages $1,825/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,195/mo. At the local median household income of $39,575, that works out to 57% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Detroit, MI at $1,034/mo. The current tracked market average runs 82% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Detroit, MI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Detroit
Demand in the Detroit rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Ford Motor Company
- General Motors
- Stellantis
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Quicken Loans (Rocket Companies)
Mean one-way commute in Detroit, MI is 25 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
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
$75,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,880/mo.
Comfortable income
$90,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($795/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Detroit, MI is $39,575 , about 56% 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) | $1,880 |
| Utilities | $400 |
| Groceries | $529 |
| Transportation | $954 |
| Healthcare | $466 |
| Other goods and services | $745 |
| Estimated total | $4,974/mo |
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.
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Nearby cities in Michigan
How Detroit, MI rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Detroit, MI | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $1,790 | -5% | -7% | 22 |
| Lansing, MI | $1,322 | -30% | +2.4% | 15 |
| Auburn Hills, MI | $1,569 | -17% | -8% | 14 |
| Farmington Hills, MI | $1,678 | -11% | +17.6% | 13 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $1,648 | -12% | -15.9% | 13 |
| Sterling Heights, MI | $1,461 | -22% | +5.8% | 13 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Detroit, MI?
The average rent in Detroit, MI is $1,880 per month, based on 194 units across 38 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Detroit, MI?
The median asking rent in Detroit, MI is $1,818 per month, computed from 194 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,880/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Detroit, MI?
The lowest available rent in Detroit, MI starts at $795 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Detroit, MI?
1-bedroom apartments in Detroit, MI average $1,825/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $824/mo across 109 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Detroit, MI?
2-bedroom apartments in Detroit, MI average $2,195/mo. Units start from $1,150/mo across 44 units currently listed.
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