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Living in Detroit

Detroit is a city undergoing an exciting transformation as it blends its industrial roots with modern revitalization efforts. Downtown Detroit offers sleek apartments near attractions like Campus Martius Park and Eastern Market—perfect for young professionals looking to immerse themselves in the city’s energy. Neighborhoods like Corktown or Midtown are popular among creatives for their historic charm and growing arts scene. Families often opt for suburban areas like Royal Oak or Grosse Pointe for their spacious homes and strong community ties. Detroit’s affordability paired with its emerging industries makes it an attractive option for renters looking to be part of its renaissance.
Life in Detroit
Average rental prices
Studio
$1,193
1 bed
$1,477
2 beds
$1,880
3+ beds
$1,738
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Young professionals seeking affordability
Families looking for suburban charm

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Rental pricing trends in Detroit

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Detroit is $1,477, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,880.

Rent rates updated 26 days ago. Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List.

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Top neighborhoods

Evergreen
Evergreen
What it’s like to live in Evergreen
Stability defines Evergreen, where Detroit's western neighborhood showcases well-maintained homes and community pride creating distinctive environments increasingly unusual across Detroit's varied residential landscape. Housing options include both modest single-family rentals and small apartment buildings with surprisingly affordable rates considering their architectural character and well-maintained condition. Strategic positioning between both downtown employment and western suburb shopping districts creates ideal convenience for households seeking balanced environments beyond purely urban or purely suburban alternatives increasingly requiring significant lifestyle compromises across metropolitan Detroit's fragmented municipal landscape creating substantial service variations across relatively short geographic distances increasingly affecting quality-of-life considerations beyond purely housing amenities.
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Bagley
Bagley
What it’s like to live in Bagley
Bagley offers beautiful brick homes from the 1940s-50s in a stable, family-oriented area of northwest Detroit. Many rentals feature hardwood floors, finished basements, and fenced yards at prices considerably lower than comparable homes in suburbs. The neighborhood provides easy access to both University of Detroit Mercy and shopping along Livernois Avenue's "Avenue of Fashion."
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Retirees
Professionals
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Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
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Mackenzie
Mackenzie
What it’s like to live in Mackenzie
Academic affordability defines this Wayne State-adjacent area. Renters score historic mansions converted to apartments but note paper-thin walls amplifying Cass Avenue bar noise Thursday-Sunday.
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Retirees
Professionals
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Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Mixed-Use
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Renter Satisfaction

Apartment List has released Detroit’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.

"Detroit renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "They gave most categories below average scores."

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