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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI

342 Rentals Available
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI. 342 Rentals Available
  • a kitchen and dining room with a view of a river and a city
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    222 Third Ave., Detroit, MI 48226
    1 BED $2,325+
  • a living room with a kitchen and a couch
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    1247 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
    1 BED $1,635
  • a shared amenity living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
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    1265 Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226
    1 BED $1,830
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
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    321 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226
    1 BED $1,440
  • a living room with a table and a couch in front of windows
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    1448 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48226
    1 BED $1,825
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  • a living area with a couch and a desk with a computer
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    2050 8Th Street, Detroit, MI 48216
    1 BED $1,436+
  • a living room with a gray couch and a large window
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    1611 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
    1 BED $1,975+
  • a living room with a couch and a table and chairs
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    600 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48226
    1 BED $5,000
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a television
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    1431 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226
    1 BED $1,200+
  • a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    35 W. Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI 48226
    1 BED $1,615
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    555 Brush Street, Detroit, MI 48226
    1 BED $1,130+
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  • a living room with a blue couch and a table
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    1702 W. Fort St., Detroit, MI 48216
    1 BED $1,520
  • a living room with a dining table and a couch
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    512 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48216
    1 BED $950+
  • a living room with a large window and a couch
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    1214 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226
    1 BED $1,480+
  • a kitchen with an island and a stainless steel refrigerator
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    76 West Adams Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
    1 BED $1,368+
  • a living room with a table and chairs and a television
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    1215 Griswold St., Detroit, MI 48226
    1 BED $1,550
  • a living room with two couches and a table in front of a large window
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    310 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
    1 BED $1,895
  • a stainless steel refrigerator and cabinets in a kitchen
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    1525 Broadway St., Detroit, MI 48226
    1 BED $2,250
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1150 Griswold St., Detroit, MI 48226
    1 BED $1,595

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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    2701 Park Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
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  • a living room with a couch and a brick wall
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    624 Charlotte, Detroit, MI 48202
    1 BED $1,295+
  • a living room with a couch and a glass coffee table
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    3444 2Nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
    1 BED $999+
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    1766 University Avenue West, Windsor, ON N9B 1C4
    1 BED $1,350
  • a living room with purple furniture and a fireplace
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    3150 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
    1 BED $1,885+
  • a living room with a white couch and chairs and a kitchen with a large window
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    3439 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48201
    1 BED $1,225
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Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI have decreased by 2.81% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,851 to $1,799.

Check out the average rent in Detroit.

The national average price of rental apartments is $1,741, while the average monthly rent in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI is $1,799.

Average rent in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI

$1,799/mo Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI is around $1,799.

    What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI?

    A share of 5% of apartments in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 17% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 27% of Downtown Detroit's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 39% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 12% of apartment rentals in Detroit are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. Meanwhile, 1% of apartment rentals in Detroit are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI (39%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Downtown Detroit, MI

    80 /100
    Very Walkable
    76 /100
    Excellent Transit
    86 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 80, Transit Score®: 76, Bike Score®: 86

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI?

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI on RentCafe?

    There are 34 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI were last updated on 27 Feb 2026.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI?

    The average Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI 1 bedroom apartment size is 759 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.

    Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI demographics

    • 10,483Total Population
    • 4,401 Female
      6,081 Male
    • 33Median Age

    In total, Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI has 10,483 residents, 4,401 women and 6,081 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Detroit’s population is 33.

    Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI households

    • 1,241 Family
      4,599 Non-family
    • 475 Children
      5,365 No Children
    • 5,840Total Number of Households
    • 1.4Average People Per Household
    • $56,046Median Household Income

    There is a total of 5,840 households in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI. Of these, 475 have children and 5,365 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 1,241 family households and 4,599 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Detroit is 1.4 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Detroit equals $56,046, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,282.

    Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 3% of the population in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI have no high school education, 26% went to high-school, and 22% have partially completed college. Moreover, 4% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 27% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 19% hold a Graduate Degree.