Detroit, MI rental market

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Last updated August 10, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Detroit, MI is $1,200.

Average rent

$1,200

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

$0

Available rentals

2,306

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $115 to $8,400.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$50013
$60046
$700192
$800302
$900439
$1,000258
$1,100340
$1,200424
$1,300378
$1,400270
$1,500142
$1,60092
$1,70058
$1,80039
$1,90046
$2,00034
$2,10024
$2,20019
$2,30020
$2,40030
$2,50022
$2,6007
$2,7004
$2,8006
$2,9004
$3,0006
$3,1002
$3,2003
$3,3003
$3,4005
$3,5004
$3,6002
$3,7003
$3,8001
$4,1002
$4,2003
$4,4001
$4,5001
$4,7001
$5,000+8

Average rent price over time

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$1,200No data
Oct$1,204No data
Nov$1,200No data
Dec$1,200No 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.

cool

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 $115 - $8,400 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 2,306 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.