Average Rent in Detroit, MI

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Current Versus Historical Detroit, MI Rents

Detroit rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $1,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,250, or roughly $1 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $350 (-21.88%) year-over-year from $1,600 to $1,250. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $132 (-11.17%) year-over-year from $1,182 to $1,050. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $57 (5.48%) year-over-year from $1,033 to $1,090. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $42 (3.45%) year-over-year from $1,208 to $1,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $38 (-2.62%) year-over-year from $1,450 to $1,412. 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 15.72% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 23.34% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.53% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.57% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.51% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $1.67 $1,050 $1,182 (-11.17%) $1,036 (1.37%)
2 BR $1.11 $1,090 $1,033 (5.48%) $965 (12.95%)
3 BR $1.25 $1,250 $1,208 (3.45%) $1,083 (15.38%)
4+ BR $1.06 $1,412 $1,450 (-2.62%) $1,233 (14.49%)

Historical Rents in Detroit, MI

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Top Cities Near Detroit



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Top Neighborhoods Near Detroit



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Top Counties Near Detroit

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,250. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Detroit, MI. It's average rent per month is $1,250. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,250, Detroit, MI is the most expensive county by Detroit, MI.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Detroit, MI is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Detroit, MI is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Detroit, MI N/A $1,273 $1,150 $1,250

Top Zipcodes Near Detroit



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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 $1,250. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. 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 $1,273 and an average price per square feet of $1.67. There are a total of 12 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 $1,150 and an average price per square feet of $1.11. There are a total of 18 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 -0.22%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Detroit, MI?
A reasonable rent price in Detroit, MI is around $1,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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