Prices and availability in Detroit, MI were last updated on 12 Nov 2026.
The best apartments in Detroit, MI are: The Residences Water Square, Book Tower, The Press/321, The Stott and 35W.
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 $670 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 $800 and $6,495.
In Detroit 50% of the housing is rented out compared to 50% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 17% of Detroit's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 38% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 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.
