About 50% of Detroit households rent, roughly 128,100 homes out of 258,000.
| Population | 638,530 |
| Households that rent | 128,103 (49.7%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,074 per month |
| Median home value | $83,900 |
| Median household income | $39,938 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| Studio | $861 |
| 1 bedroom | $802 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,043 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,238 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,348 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Detroit, including long-standing leases, and they include utilities paid by the tenant. A home coming to market today may be priced differently. A free rental analysis gives you a figure for your specific address.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25031 (median gross rent by bedrooms).
| ZIP code | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds |
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| 48201 | $1,070 | $1,340 | $1,630 | $1,770 |
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| 48202 | $1,080 | $1,350 | $1,640 | $1,780 |
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| 48203 | $890 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,470 |
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| 48204 | $1,020 | $1,270 | $1,550 | $1,680 |
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| 48205 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,660 | $1,800 |
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| 48206 | $940 | $1,180 | $1,440 | $1,560 |
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| 48207 | $1,100 | $1,380 | $1,680 | $1,820 |
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| 48208 | $940 | $1,180 | $1,440 | $1,560 |
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| 48209 | $860 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,410 |
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| 48210 | $960 | $1,200 | $1,460 | $1,590 |
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| 48211 | $980 | $1,220 | $1,490 | $1,610 |
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| 48212 | $920 | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,520 |
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| 48213 | $930 | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,530 |
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| 48214 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,360 | $1,480 |
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| 48215 | $980 | $1,230 | $1,500 | $1,630 |
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| 48216 | $980 | $1,230 | $1,500 | $1,630 |
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| 48217 | $1,130 | $1,410 | $1,720 | $1,860 |
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| 48219 | $1,140 | $1,430 | $1,740 | $1,890 |
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| 48221 | $1,140 | $1,430 | $1,740 | $1,890 |
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| 48223 | $1,010 | $1,260 | $1,530 | $1,670 |
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| 48224 | $1,170 | $1,460 | $1,780 | $1,930 |
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| 48226 | $1,740 | $2,170 | $2,640 | $2,870 |
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| 48227 | $1,080 | $1,350 | $1,640 | $1,780 |
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| 48228 | $1,020 | $1,270 | $1,550 | $1,680 |
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| 48234 | $970 | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,600 |
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| 48235 | $1,100 | $1,370 | $1,670 | $1,810 |
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| 48238 | $980 | $1,220 | $1,490 | $1,610 |
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These are the fair market rents HUD sets for fiscal year 2027, used for housing choice voucher payments. HUD sets them a little below the middle of the market and includes utilities, so a well-kept home may rent for more. A free rental analysis gives you a figure for your specific address.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY 2027. The ZIP codes shown cover Detroit; a ZIP code can extend into neighboring communities.
Detroit requires rental property owners to register with the Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED) and obtain a Certificate of Compliance to rent legally. City Council revised the process in October 2024.
- Registration: Each rental property is registered online with BSEED. Registration stays valid unless ownership changes. The City excludes an owner-occupied single-family home with rooms rented out and an owner-occupied duplex with one unit rented out.
- Inspection: The property must pass a 15-point property condition inspection. Properties with 1 to 2 units use an approved inspection company. Properties with 3 or more units schedule with BSEED.
- Certificate of Compliance: The first certificate lasts 3 years. The second lasts 5 years if renewed before expiration.
- Lead: The checklist requires no deteriorated paint or bare soil.
Questions go to the BSEED Property Maintenance Division at (313) 628-2451.
Sources: City of Detroit, Landlord Rental Requirements and City of Detroit, Rental Certificate of Compliance.
Official sources for this page were last checked on October 15, 2026.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District is the public school district for addresses in Detroit. The main freeways are I-75, I-94, I-96 and the Lodge Freeway (M-10). Belle Isle Park is a 985-acre island park in the Detroit River near downtown, and Wayne State University is in the city. Detroit uses more than two dozen ZIP codes, so the right one depends on the address.
Sources: Detroit Public Schools Community District, About DPSCD, City of Detroit, Master Plan of Policies, Michigan DNR, Belle Isle Park, Wayne State University, About and U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZCTA to place relationship file.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Hamtramck, Highland Park, River Rouge, Dearborn and Grosse Pointe Park. See every community we serve in Wayne County.
What is the average rent in Detroit, MI?
The median gross rent in Detroit is $1,074 per month, according to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,238.
Do I need to register my rental property in Detroit?
Yes. Detroit requires rental property owners to register each rental with BSEED and obtain a Certificate of Compliance after passing a property inspection. Registration stays valid unless ownership changes.
How often does Detroit inspect rental properties?
A rental must pass a 15-point inspection to receive a Certificate of Compliance. The City states the first certificate lasts 3 years and the second lasts 5 years if renewed before expiration. Questions go to BSEED Property Maintenance at (313) 628-2451.
How many homes in Detroit are rentals?
About 50% of occupied homes in Detroit are rented, roughly 128,100 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Detroit properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Detroit and across Wayne County.
How do I find out what my Detroit home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.
