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Rent in Detroit, MI

Across Detroit's 33 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,241 a month, with figures from $864–$2,335. The highest typical rent is in 48226 ($2,253) and the lowest in 48209 ($967). 31 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Wayne County pay about 1.63% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.

Rent by bedrooms

Typical monthly rent in Detroit, MI by bedrooms
SizeTypicalRange across ZIPsZIPs
Studio$908$595–$1,56033
1 bed$978$417–$1,74033
2 beds$1,241$864–$2,33533
3 beds$1,428$890–$2,72133
4 beds$1,610$1,099–$2,87033

Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).

Detroit ZIP codes

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Detroit, MI?
About $1,241 a month: the median of the typical rents in 33 ZIP codes, which range from $864–$2,335. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Detroit, MI?
About $978 a month: the median of the typical rents in 33 ZIP codes, which range from $417–$1,740. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Detroit, MI?
About $1,428 a month: the median of the typical rents in 33 ZIP codes, which range from $890–$2,721. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
What is the average rent for a studio in Detroit, MI?
About $908 a month: the median of the typical rents in 33 ZIP codes, which range from $595–$1,560. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Detroit, MI?
About $1,610 a month: the median of the typical rents in 33 ZIP codes, which range from $1,099–$2,870. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
Which Detroit ZIP code has the highest rent?
For a 2-bedroom, 48226 has the highest typical rent at $2,253 a month, and 48209 the lowest at $967.
What is the property tax rate in Detroit, MI?
Owner-occupied homes in Wayne County pay a typical 1.63% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
Where do these Detroit rent figures come from?
HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).