← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Detroit, MI, over the past three years
Rent in Detroit, MI
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,341
1-year change
+4.1%
3-year change
+12.4%
Metro, 1-year change
+3.8%
Rents in Detroit rose +4.1%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Detroit, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,341 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,336 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,332 |
| May 2026 | $1,331 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,323 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,315 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,313 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,308 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,304 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,296 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,293 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,292 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,288 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,291 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,292 |
| May 2025 | $1,295 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,298 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,285 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,272 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,263 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,261 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,260 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,254 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,250 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,248 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,249 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,243 |
| May 2024 | $1,238 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,225 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,216 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,207 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,204 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,205 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,205 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,200 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,200 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,193 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,110 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,110 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,380 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,590 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,710 |
City typical rent × MI bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 48201 | $1,489 | +1.0% |
| 48202 | $1,329 | +3.5% |
| 48203 | $1,313 | – |
| 48204 | $1,137 | – |
| 48205 | $1,284 | +6.5% |
| 48206 | $1,267 | +8.4% |
| 48207 | $1,464 | +4.2% |
| 48208 | $1,306 | – |
| 48209 | $934 | – |
| 48213 | $1,316 | – |
| 48214 | $1,084 | – |
| 48216 | $1,833 | +0.5% |
| 48219 | $1,343 | +4.5% |
| 48221 | $1,288 | +5.9% |
| 48223 | $1,126 | – |
| 48224 | $1,338 | −0.9% |
| 48226 | $2,010 | −1.4% |
| 48227 | $1,370 | +10.1% |
| 48228 | $1,213 | +4.3% |
| 48234 | $1,258 | +8.4% |
| 48235 | $1,331 | +6.1% |
| 48238 | $1,141 | +3.4% |
Negotiating a renewal in Detroit
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Detroit, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −1.4% to +10.1%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.