Greenfield, Detroit, MI Rental Market Trends
Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Greenfield is $964, a 3.16% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $935.
One-bedroom apartments provide 657 square feet for $924, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $1,076 offer 951 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Average rent in Greenfield, Detroit, MI
Last updated: November 18, 2025
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $964 | 733 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $924 | 657 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,076 | 951 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | n/a | n/a |
Greenfield, Detroit, MI rent trends
Rental prices in Greenfield, Detroit, MI have increased by 3.16% over the past year. The average rent moved from $935 to $964.
What's the typical rent budget in Greenfield, Detroit, MI?
The largest share of rentals in Greenfield, Detroit, MI (69%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Greenfield, Detroit, MI?
8,102 or 44% of the households in Greenfield, Detroit, MI are renter-occupied while 10,460 or 56% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Greenfield?
Cody $810/month
Redford $880/month
Brooks $894/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,316/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Greenfield?
Middle East Central $1,407/month
Lower Woodward $1,485/month
Downtown Detroit $1,817/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 | $1,817 |
| Lower Woodward | $1,485 |
| Middle East Central | $1,407 |
| Lower East Central | $1,332 |
| Harper Woods | $1,296 |
| Butzel - Indian Village | $1,236 |
| Rouge | $1,218 |
| Middle Woodward | $1,200 |
| Vernor - Junction | $1,081 |
| Greenfield | $964 |
| Cerveny - Grandmont | $945 |
| Highland Park | $939 |
| Palmer Park | $935 |
| Brooks | $894 |
| Redford | $880 |
| Cody | $810 |
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Detroit | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Greenfield is 8% higher than in Brooks
$964
Greenfield rent is the same as Detroit average
Average Rent
$964
$894
Brooks rent is 7% lower than Detroit average
Average Rent
$894
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 Greenfield 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.