What is the average apartment size in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI?

The average size for a Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI apartment is 788 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Downtown Detroit?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Detroit is $1,855 per month, a 0.54% increase from last years average of $1,845.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Detroit?

In Downtown Detroit, studios rent for $1,167 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,861 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,350 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Detroit?

The typical apartment in Downtown Detroit offers about 788 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Detroit?

Studio apartments in Downtown Detroit average 489 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 745 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,168 sq. ft.

Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Detroit?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Detroit ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 37% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Detroit?

In Downtown Detroit, 83% of households rent while 17% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Detroit is $1,855, a 0.54% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,845.

Studio Apartments at $1,167 offer the most budget-friendly option with 489 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 745 square feet for $1,861, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,350 offer 1,168 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,855	788 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,167	489 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,861	745 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,350	1,168 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI have increased by 0.54% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,845 to $1,855.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI (37%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI?

4,834 or 83% of the households in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI are renter-occupied while 1,006 or 17% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Detroit?

Cody $796/month

Evergreen $893/month

Redford $901/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,337/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Detroit?

Lower East Central $1,361/month

Lower Woodward $1,498/month

Downtown Detroit $1,855/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Detroit, MI By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Downtown Detroit	$1,855
Lower Woodward	$1,498
Lower East Central	$1,361
Middle Woodward	$1,279
Butzel - Indian Village	$1,271
Rouge	$1,238
Vernor - Junction	$1,071
Greenfield	$974
Palmer Park	$958
Brooks	$933
Redford	$901
Evergreen	$893
Cody	$796

Detroit | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Detroit is 99% higher than in Brooks

$1,855

Downtown Detroit rent is the same as Detroit average

Average Rent $1,855

$933

Brooks rent is 50% lower than Detroit average

Average Rent $933

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Downtown Detroit apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.