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Detroit, MI Apartments for Rent

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Frequently asked questions

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Detroit, MI?

The median Detroit, MI rent is $1,250 which is below the national median rent of $1,469. In addition to the rent cost, you need to also account for costs of basic utilities consisting of water, garbage, electric and natural gas. Check with your local Detroit utilities for estimates.

How many Apartments are available now in Detroit, MI?

There are currently 5,299 apartments for rent on the Zillow platform in Detroit, which fluctuated 0% over the past 30-days.

How does HotPads make it easier to find an apartment in Detroit, MI?

HotPads amenity filters and keyword searches allow you to target exactly what you're looking for in the Detroit, MI area. We surface the largest marketplace of apartment rentals to search through, so you can feel confident you'll find the best available rental in Detroit. When new apartment listings come on-market, our recommended searches will notify you in real-time, giving you an advantage to contact landlords and property managers as fast as possible.

About Detroit

Area Information

Detroit is a city in Wayne County, Michigan. The oldest city in the Midwest and the most populous city in Michigan, Detroit, is emerging from its former glory as the automotive capital of the world. Those renting in Motor City can immerse themselves in some of America's most rich and diverse history.

Detroit is the birthplace of Motown, the record company that launched the careers of many music legends, including Marvin Gaye, the Temptations, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. This legacy is alive and well at nightclubs, theaters, outdoor venues and the Motown Museum.

Each of Detroit's various neighborhoods has its own personality. Renters in downtown Detroit enjoy a walkable riverfront, casinos and a choice of sports venues, theaters, bars and restaurants. The Campus Martius Park area, a '24-hour neighborhood,' sits at the center of downtown and offers historic architecture and a mix of lifestyles. Frequent flyers living in the suburbs of Dearborn and Wayne have easy access to the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyAirport, and are just about 10 miles from downtown.

A 20- to 45-minute drive northwest of downtown, the town of Novi is known as a shopping destination, thanks to the massive Twelve Oaks Mall and the chic indie boutiques located there. The Macomb District, which is considered Detroit's 'East Side,' features miles of recreational shoreline along Lake St. Clair and the open-air Mall at Partridge Creek, where pets are welcome. It's a 30- to 45-minute drive to downtown Detroit from Macomb.

For a quiet, suburban setting, Oakland County is just about 12 miles from downtown. There, the cities of Ferndale, Royal Oak and Birmingham each have a downtown center, providing shopping, dining, parks and music venues.

Renting in Detroit

Apartments for rent in Detroit are affordable, as a loose market has kept rental prices stable.

Detroit Attractions

  • Eastern Market: About a mile northeast of downtown Detroit, this historic public market is known for its diverse offerings, including the largest open-air flowerbed market in the U.S.
  • Automotive Hall of Fame: Automotive history comes to life at this Dearborn museum.
  • Detroit Zoo: Royal Oak's popular, 125-acre attraction, 2 miles north of Detroit.
  • The Henry Ford: Located in a historic building, this Dearborn museum celebrates American innovation.

Professional Sports Teams

  • MLB-- Detroit Tigers
  • NBA-- Detroit Pistons
  • NFL-- Detroit Lions
  • NHL-- Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Jazz Fest. (Photo courtesy of Knight Foundation)
The city's automotive heritage lives on at the annual Detroit Auto Show. (Photo courtesy of LotPro Cars)
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Searching for apartments to rent in Detroit is easy when you utilize HotPads map-based search platform. Browse through 5,299 apartment rentals throughout Detroit’s neighborhoods. In markets like Detroit, it’s important to move fast and contact the newest listings ASAP. We make it easy with our one-click contact form so you can quickly send your next inquiry.

We know apartment hunting is personal and everyone has different needs so let HotPads do the heavy lifting by setting your specific filters that include bedroom and bathroom counts, price range, square footage, and many more. Looking for pet friendly rentals or places with in-unit laundry? Just specify in your filters. Or have a tight deadline and need to move before a certain date? Search by availability dates. Want to keep up on the latest rentals available in Detroit? Save your search filters with the “Save search” button to receive the freshest apartment recommendations as they come on-market.

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