Riverfront Towers
100-300 Riverfront Dr,
Detroit, MI 48226
1-4 Beds | $1,453 - $3,979
Rental Market Trends in Detroit, MI
What is the average rent in Detroit, MI?
$1,101/month
Average Rent
663 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2025, the average rent in Detroit, MI is $1,101 per month. This is 30% lower than the national average rent of $1,575/month, making renting in Detroit more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Detroit, you can expect to pay about $1,016 per month for a studio, $1,101 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,533 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,973 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Detroit, MI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $4 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Detroit, MI
Last Updated April 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
29%
Below $700/month
30%
$700 - $1,000/month
22%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
13%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
6%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Detroit?
Based on current rent prices, West Side Detroit, Islandview and Elmwood are the most affordable neighborhoods in Detroit.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Detroit?
Based on current rent prices, Riverfront, Corktown and Brush Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Detroit.
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Which Detroit neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Detroit with the most apartments available are Downtown Detroit, Midtown Detroit and City Center Detroit .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Detroit, MI?
Because the average rent in Detroit is $1,101, you’ll want to make about $3,670 per month or $44,040 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Detroit, MI is 3.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Detroit is 7.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,016 - $1,973. You can expect to pay 2.5% more for groceries, 3.8% less for utilities, and 1.3% more for transportation.
How does Detroit, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Detroit, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$2,281/month
One Bedroom
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$2,292/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,348/month
Three Bedroom
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$9,488/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.