Prices and availability in Detroit, MI were last updated on 24 Sep 2026.
The best apartments in Detroit, MI are: The Residences Water Square, Book Tower, The Ferguson, The Assembly and 1525 Broadway.
The average rent in Detroit, MI is $1,342.
The price range for a studio apartment in Detroit, MI is between $680 and $4,584.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Detroit, MI is between $600 and $6,790.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Detroit, MI is between $750 and $9,300.
The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Detroit, MI is between $1,150 and $7,200.
In Detroit, 50% of the residents are renting compared to 50% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 17% of Detroit's rentals, 38% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 44% are single-family rentals.
The average age of rental buildings in Detroit is 47 years old, with 22% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 9 stories, of which 56% are garden-style apartment communities, 16% are mid-sized buildings, and 36% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.
Studio apartments in Detroit are around 8% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 56% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 30% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.
