Average Rent in Detroit, MI
12 apartment buildings, 63 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,969/mo
Cheapest
$975/mo
Properties
12
Units
63
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 12 properties in Detroit, MI.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Detroit, MI Rent Prices
All 12 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
GoodHomes Detroit
5777 Southfield Fwy, Detroit, MI 48126, USA
Ramblewood Apartments
12635 Memorial St #203, Detroit, MI 48227, USA
The Lofts of Merchants Row
1247 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
The Malcomson Building
1215 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
The Boulevard
2911 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
Orleans Landing
229 Orleans St, Detroit, MI 48207, USA
The Residences Water Square
222 3rd Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GoodHomes Detroit 5777 Southfield Fwy, Detroit, MI 48126, USA | $975 | $1,126 | $1.92 | 4.3 (85) | 8 |
| 2 | Ramblewood Apartments 12635 Memorial St #203, Detroit, MI 48227, USA | $995 | $1,057 | $1.44 | 4.6 (92) | 3 |
| 3 | The Lofts of Merchants Row 1247 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, USA | $1,245 | $1,702 | $2.05 | 4.7 (43) | 15 |
| 4 | The Malcomson Building 1215 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA | $1,520 | $2,112 | $2.62 | 4.4 (7) | 3 |
| 5 | The Boulevard 2911 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202, USA | $1,573 | $1,696 | $2.47 | 4 (63) | 3 |
| 6 | Orleans Landing 229 Orleans St, Detroit, MI 48207, USA | $1,625 | $2,176 | $2.33 | 4.1 (255) | 8 |
| 7 | The Residences Water Square 222 3rd Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, USA | $1,650 | $2,580 | $3.61 | 4.6 (75) | 17 |
Explore Each Property
GoodHomes Detroit
4.3 (85)5777 Southfield Fwy, Detroit, MI 48126, USA
Ramblewood Apartments
4.6 (92)12635 Memorial St #203, Detroit, MI 48227, USA
The Lofts of Merchants Row
4.7 (43)1247 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
The Malcomson Building
4.4 (7)1215 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
The Boulevard
4 (63)2911 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
Orleans Landing
4.1 (255)229 Orleans St, Detroit, MI 48207, USA
Detroit, MI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Detroit, MI is $1,969 per month, based on 63 units across 12 apartment communities. Prices range from $975 at GoodHomes Detroit to $2,665 at The Press/321.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,597/mo | $975/mo | 15 |
| 1 Bed | $1,926/mo | $995/mo | 32 |
| 2 Bed | $2,405/mo | $1,100/mo | 15 |
| 3 Bed | $2,420/mo | $2,420/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, 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 $1,926/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,405/mo. At the local median household income of $39,575, that works out to 60% 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 90% 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
$79,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,969/mo.
Comfortable income
$95,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves 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) | $1,969 |
| Utilities | $400 |
| Groceries | $529 |
| Transportation | $954 |
| Healthcare | $466 |
| Other goods and services | $745 |
| Estimated total | $5,063/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.
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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 | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Heights, MI | $1,454 | -26% | 14 |
| Lansing, MI | $1,556 | -21% | 14 |
| Livonia, MI | $1,265 | -36% | 11 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $1,913 | -3% | 11 |
| Farmington Hills, MI | $1,873 | -5% | 7 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $1,645 | -16% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Detroit, MI?
The average rent in Detroit, MI is $1,969 per month, based on 63 units across 12 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Detroit, MI?
The lowest available rent in Detroit, MI starts at $975 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Detroit, MI?
1-bedroom apartments in Detroit, MI average $1,926/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $995/mo across 32 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Detroit, MI?
2-bedroom apartments in Detroit, MI average $2,405/mo. Units start from $1,100/mo across 15 units currently listed.
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