Average Rent in Detroit, MI

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Current Versus Historical Detroit, MI Rents

Detroit rentals average $10,000 for a studio rental to $1,650 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,350, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $8,664 (648.22%) year-over-year from $1,337 to $10,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $961 (-52.85%) year-over-year from $1,818 to $857. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,269 (-52.45%) year-over-year from $2,419 to $1,150. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $21 (1.58%) year-over-year from $1,329 to $1,350. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $84 (5.21%) year-over-year from $1,616 to $1,700. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 41.51% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.08% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.81% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.37% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$54.97	$10,000	$1,337 (648.22%)	$1,617 (518.56%)
1 BR	$16.00	$857	$1,818 (-52.85%)	$1,120 (-23.48%)
2 BR	$15.76	$1,150	$2,419 (-52.45%)	$1,065 (7.98%)
3 BR	$14.20	$1,350	$1,329 (1.58%)	$1,265 (6.72%)
4+ BR	$12.51	$1,700	$1,616 (5.21%)	$1,533 (10.87%)

Historical Rents in Detroit, MI

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Top Cities Near Detroit

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Detroit. The average rent in Detroit is currently $1,800 per month. Our records show that Ann Arbor, MI, with an average rent of $1,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Detroit, MI is Ann Arbor, MI. Monthly rents here are on average $1,800 per month.

Let's compare Detroit, MI's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Detroit, MI is 87.05% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 90.30% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Detroit, MI are about 72.73% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 118.52% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Detroit, MI in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Ann Arbor, MI	$1,295	$1,550	$1,900	$1,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Detroit

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Detroit. One neighborhood in the area is South Main. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Detroit, MI in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Detroit, MI is currently around $1,775 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Detroit's average rent, which is only $1,350. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Detroit, South Main has the most affordable average rent at $1,775 per month. Whereas, at $1,775 average rent per month, South Main is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Detroit. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Main, Ann Arbor, MI	N/A	$1,550	$1,850	$1,775

Top Counties Near Detroit

There are a total of 2 counties located by Detroit, MI. Some of these counties include Detroit, MI and Ann Arbor, MI. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,575. That's roughly around $20 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Detroit, MI. Its average rent per month is $1,350. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,800, Ann Arbor, MI is the most expensive county by Detroit, MI.

Typically, rent for studios in Detroit, MI is 43.53% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Detroit, MI is 45.15% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Detroit, MI is 36.36% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Detroit, MI	$10,000	$815	$1,100	$1,350
Ann Arbor, MI	$1,295	$1,550	$1,900	$1,800

Top Zipcodes Near Detroit

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Detroit Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Detroit, MI?

The average monthly rental price for Detroit, MI apartments for rent is approximately $1,350. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Detroit, MI rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Detroit, MI.

How much is a studio apartment in Detroit, MI?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $10,000 and an average price per square feet of $54.97. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Detroit.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Detroit, MI?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $815 and an average price per square feet of $16.00. There are a total of 16 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Detroit.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Detroit, MI?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $15.76. There are a total of 22 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Detroit.

How have rent prices in Detroit, MI changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Detroit, MI can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 6.48%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.53%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.52%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Detroit, MI?

A reasonable rent price in Detroit, MI is around $1,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.