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What is the average rent in Detroit?
The average rent of a studio apartment in Detroit, MI is $1,100. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Detroit, MI is $985. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Detroit, MI is $1,000. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Detroit, MI is $1,300.
Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.
Rent Prices Over Time in Detroit
- Detroit
- National
Apartment Rent Ranges in Detroit
The monthly rent for apartments in Detroit, MI ranges from $500 to $1,700+.
$500 - $800
$800 - $1,100
$1,100 - $1,400
$1,400 - $1,700
$1,700+
What is the average apartment size in Detroit?
The average size of a Detroit, MI apartment is 894 square feet, while the median apartment size for Detroit, MI is 900 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Detroit, MI (39.05%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (10.58%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 25.91%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 24.45%.
Studio
One bedroom
Two bedrooms
Three+ bedrooms
What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Detroit?
| Studio | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3+ beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown | $1,175 | $1,850 | $2,628 | * |
| Eliza Howell | * | $893 | $900 | * |
| Lafayette Park | * | $1,833 | $2,065 | * |
| Midtown | $1,095 | $1,395 | $1,646 | * |
| New Center | $1,044 | $1,000 | * | * |
| Wayne State | $1,095 | $1,650 | $1,853 | * |
Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.
* Insufficient data to calculate value
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