Last updated October 14, 2026

Average Rent in Detroit, MI & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 24 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

$1,827/mo

Lowest Available

$824/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

108

available now

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Rent by Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

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Neighborhood	Avg Rent	30d Change	From	Properties	Units
Midtown	$2,100	▼ $889	$895	10	48
Downtown Detroit	$1,834	▼ $302	$795	15	114
Elmwood Park	$1,750	▼ $411	$824	4	28

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Detroit, MI?

As of October 2026, the average rent in Detroit, MI is $1,827 per month across 24 apartment communities and 108 available units.

The most affordable option is Lafayette Towers starting at $824/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,827/mo.

Prices range from $824 to $3,600 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 20 units are currently listed.

Detroit, MI Rent Price History

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Month	Avg Rent	Change	Properties
May 2026	$2,105	-	7
June 2026	$2,121	+$16	11
July 2026	$2,178	+$57	11
August 2026	$1,994	-$184	11
September 2026	$1,971	-$23	22
October 2026	$1,723	-$248	27

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.

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Detroit, MI

1 Bed

$1,827

from $824 · 108 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Detroit, MI

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Lafayette Towers	$824/mo	$1,076/mo	4	2.7
Brainard Apartments	$895/mo	$895/mo	1	3.5
Selden Manor Apartments	$910/mo	$910/mo	1	3.3
New Cadillac Square Apartments	$935/mo	$935/mo	1	2.8
Midtown Detroit Apartments - Phillips Manor	$995/mo	$995/mo	1	4.7
Fyfe Apartments	$1,095/mo	$1,243/mo	4	2.2
City Place Detroit	$1,100/mo	$1,138/mo	2	3.6
The Ashley	$1,200/mo	$1,471/mo	14	4.1
Washington Park Apartments	$1,295/mo	$1,443/mo	5	3.7
The Millie on Brush	$1,400/mo	$1,556/mo	9	4.1
The Hamilton Midtown Detroit	$1,450/mo	$1,470/mo	2	4.3
Orleans Landing	$1,495/mo	$1,873/mo	3	4.1
Strathmore Apartments	$1,545/mo	$1,545/mo	1	3.4
The Albert - Capitol Park	$1,635/mo	$2,076/mo	23	4.1
Philip Houze Apartments	$1,683/mo	$1,683/mo	1	3
DuCharme Place	$1,685/mo	$1,983/mo	3	4.1
The Press/321	$1,715/mo	$1,738/mo	2	3.8
Detroit Savings Bank Luxury Apartments	$1,775/mo	$1,853/mo	2	3.6
Capitol Park Lofts	$1,795/mo	$1,853/mo	2	3.9
The Scott at Brush Park - Luxury Apartments in Detroit	$1,815/mo	$2,284/mo	14	4.6
35W	$1,820/mo	$1,830/mo	2	4.6
The Residences at Book Tower	$2,035/mo	$2,490/mo	9	4.9
eXchange Apartments	$2,215/mo	$2,215/mo	1	4.3
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Loft Warehouse	$3,600/mo	$3,600/mo	1	4.8

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Detroit, MI

What is the average rent in Detroit, MI?

The average rent in Detroit, MI is $1,827 per month as of October 2026, based on 108 units across 24 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Detroit, MI?

The current average rent in Detroit, MI is $1,827/mo, refreshed daily to track rent trends.

What is the cheapest apartment in Detroit, MI?

The most affordable apartment in Detroit, MI is Lafayette Towers with units starting at $824/mo.

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

A 1-bedroom apartment in Detroit, MI averages $1,827/mo, with prices starting at $824/mo across 108 available units.

How many apartments are available in Detroit, MI?

There are 108 units available across 24 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

$73,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,827/mo.

Comfortable income

$88,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($824/mo), you need to earn at least $33,000/year.

Median household income in Detroit, MI is $39,575 , about 55% 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)	$1,827	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	$4,921/mo	$59,050/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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