Detroit, MI rental market
Last updated August 23, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Detroit, MI is $1,200.
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2,322
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $500 to $8,260.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 11 |
| $600 | 108 |
| $700 | 128 |
| $800 | 267 |
| $900 | 417 |
| $1,000 | 331 |
| $1,100 | 358 |
| $1,200 | 411 |
| $1,300 | 376 |
| $1,400 | 281 |
| $1,500 | 141 |
| $1,600 | 87 |
| $1,700 | 51 |
| $1,800 | 38 |
| $1,900 | 38 |
| $2,000 | 28 |
| $2,100 | 18 |
| $2,200 | 23 |
| $2,300 | 20 |
| $2,400 | 30 |
| $2,500 | 17 |
| $2,600 | 8 |
| $2,700 | 8 |
| $2,800 | 6 |
| $2,900 | 8 |
| $3,000 | 10 |
| $3,100 | 5 |
| $3,200 | 4 |
| $3,300 | 3 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 3 |
| $3,600 | 2 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 2 |
| $4,200 | 5 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 8 |
Average rent price over time
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Feb | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Mar | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Apr | $1,200 | $1,225 |
| May | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Jun | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Jul | $1,225 | $1,200 |
| Aug | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Sep | $1,200 | No data |
| Oct | $1,204 | No data |
| Nov | $1,200 | No data |
| Dec | $1,200 | No data |
Market temperature
The Detroit, MI rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Detroit, MI is 43% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Detroit, MI?
The average rent in Detroit, MI is $1,200.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Detroit, MI?
Houses in Detroit, MI rent between $500 - $8,260 with an average rent of $1,200.
3. How has the rent in Detroit, MI changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Detroit, MI did not change.
4. How much has the rent in Detroit, MI increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Detroit, MI did not change.
5. How many available rentals are there in Detroit, MI?
There are currently 2,322 rentals available in Detroit, MI.
6. How do rent prices in Detroit, MI compare with the national average?
The average rent in Detroit, MI is $1,200 — 42.86% lower the national average of $2,100.