Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI

Prices and availability in Detroit, MI were last updated on 11 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 $800 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 age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Detroit are about 47 years old, on average. Of these, 22% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 9 stories. About 56% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 16% are mid-rises, and 36% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Rental apartments in Detroit come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 8% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 56% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 30% of all rentals in Detroit. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.