Average Rent in Detroit, MI

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Current Versus Historical Detroit, MI Rents

Detroit rentals average $800 for a 1-bedroom rental to $1,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,292, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $625 (-47.21%) year-over-year from $1,324 to $699. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $616 (-41.22%) year-over-year from $1,495 to $879. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $652 (-36.16%) year-over-year from $1,802 to $1,150. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $47 (-3.50%) year-over-year from $1,347 to $1,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $295 (-14.93%) year-over-year from $1,975 to $1,680. 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 down by 30.05% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.11% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.34% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.53% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.80% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$14.55	$879	$1,495 (-41.22%)	$1,055 (-16.73%)
2 BR	$15.47	$1,150	$1,802 (-36.16%)	$1,099 (4.62%)
3 BR	$13.64	$1,300	$1,347 (-3.50%)	$1,216 (6.84%)
4+ BR	$12.86	$1,680	$1,975 (-14.93%)	$1,483 (13.30%)

Historical Rents in Detroit, MI

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Top Cities Near Detroit

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Detroit. The average rent in Detroit is currently $1,551 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Ypsilanti, MI, with an average rent of $1,203, 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 $1,900 per month.

Let's compare Detroit, MI's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 52.50% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Detroit, MI are about 58.26% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 85.29% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Detroit, MI in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Ypsilanti, MI	$470	$1,045	$1,365	$1,203
Ann Arbor, MI	$1,290	$1,395	$2,038	$1,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Detroit

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Detroit

There are a total of 3 counties located by Detroit, MI. Some of these counties include Ypsilanti, MI, Detroit, MI, and Ann Arbor, MI. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,292. That's roughly around $20 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Ypsilanti, MI. Its average rent per month is $1,203. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,900, Ann Arbor, MI is the most expensive county by Detroit, MI.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Detroit, MI is 30.63% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Detroit, MI is 26.98% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Ypsilanti, MI	$470	$1,045	$1,365	$1,203
Detroit, MI	N/A	$800	$1,075	$1,292
Ann Arbor, MI	$1,290	$1,395	$2,038	$1,900

Top Zipcodes Near Detroit

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Detroit, MI. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,700. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 48197, Ypsilanti, MI at $1,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,200 per month is 48105, Ann Arbor, MI.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $885. That's at least $26 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Detroit, MI is $1,073 per month. Or in other words, $53 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,740 per month. Which comes out to $21 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Detroit, MI. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
48105, Ann Arbor, MI	$1,300	$1,150	$2,200	$2,200
48197, Ypsilanti, MI	$470	$995	$1,280	$1,200

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 $1,292. 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 one bedroom apartment in Detroit, MI?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $800 and an average price per square feet of $14.55. There are a total of 17 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 $1,075 and an average price per square feet of $15.47. There are a total of 26 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 -0.47%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.41%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.36%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Detroit, MI?

A reasonable rent price in Detroit, MI is around $1,034/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.