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property at 23360 Carlisle Ave
$600

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Base Rent$600

Total Monthly Price$600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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23360 Carlisle Ave

Hazel ParkMI48030
property at 11721 Otsego St
$750

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Base Rent$750

Total Monthly Price$750
6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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11721 Otsego St

DetroitMI48204

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property at 3785 12th St
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3785 12th St, Unit Uint 2S

3785 12th St
EcorseMI48229
property at 4489 Seminole St
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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4489 Seminole St, Unit Upper Flat

4489 Seminole St
DetroitMI48214
property at 8535 Maxwell St
$850
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8535 Maxwell St

DetroitMI48213

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property at 14940 Longacre St
$866

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Total Monthly Price$866
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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14940 Longacre St

DetroitMI48227
property at 5049 Lafontaine St
$885
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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5049 Lafontaine St

Grosse PointeMI48236
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property at 6811 Minock St
$895

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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6811 Minock St

DetroitMI48228

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property at 20258 Schaefer Hwy
$900

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20258 Schaefer Hwy, Unit 23

20258 Schaefer Hwy
DetroitMI48235
property at 19477 Greenfield Rd
$900

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Total Monthly Price$900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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19477 Greenfield Rd

DetroitMI48235
property at 5966 Eastlawn St
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 26
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5966 Eastlawn St

DetroitMI48213

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in Detroit, MI

Pricing Updated: 09/24/2026

Current rental homes in the Detroit, MI area range in price from $500 to $25,000 with an overall median price of $1,635. The three Detroit neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Melvindale at $877, Melwood Park at $899, and Fordville at $975. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Detroit Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Melvindale$877$8552
Melwood Park$899$8553
Fordville$975$8757
Ingleside Gardens$975$9753
Masonic Heights$975$9752
Fort Superhighway$995$8757
Dix Northline$1,025$87511
Carillon Village$1,099$1,0991
Dix-Ford$1,100$85014
Southgate Estates$1,107$87510

Best Value Homes for Rent in Detroit, MI

As of September 24, 2026 the best value rental home in the Detroit area is the $0.47 price per square foot 3005 Pasadena St Model at 3005 Pasadena St in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Detroit rental home is the 11721 Otsego St Model at 11721 Otsego St in the Midtown Detroit neighborhood starting at $750 with a $0.33 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Detroit homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3005 Pasadena St3005 Pasadena St3BR, 2.5BA$0.47
11721 Otsego St11721 Otsego St6BR, 2BA$0.33
15093 Petoskey Ave15093 Petoskey Ave2BR, 1BA$0.57
4510 High St4510 High St3BR, 1BA$0.78
2977 Chalmers St2977 Chalmers St3BR, 2BA$0.69
16185 Pierson St16185 Pierson St4BR, 1.5BA$0.64
16621 Appoline St16621 Appoline St3BR, 1BA$0.72
2943 Leslie St2943 Leslie St3BR, 1BA$0.67
18617 Kelly Rd18617 Kelly Rd2BR, 1BA$0.70
4489 Seminole St, Unit Upper Flat4489 Seminole St2BR, 1BA$0.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Detroit

What type of rentals are currently available in Detroit?

There are currently 2717 Apartments for Rent in Detroit, MI with pricing that ranges from $445 to $9,404. There are also 976 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Detroit ranging from $525 to $7,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Detroit?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Detroit ranges from $525 to $7,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,541.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Detroit?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Detroit range from $800 to $7,785, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,175 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $865.

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