What is the average apartment size in Palmer Park, Detroit, MI?

The average size for a Palmer Park, Detroit, MI apartment is 1,020 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Palmer Park?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Palmer Park is $936 per month, a 1.29% decrease from last years average of $949.

What is the average apartment size in Palmer Park?

The typical apartment in Palmer Park offers about 1,020 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Palmer Park, Detroit, MI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Palmer Park?

The typical rent budget in Palmer Park ranges from to per month, with 87% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Palmer Park?

In Palmer Park, 40% of households rent while 60% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Palmer Park is $936, a 1.29% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $949.

One-bedroom apartments provide 794 square feet for $807, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,054 offer 1,225 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Palmer Park, Detroit, MI

Last updated: February 24, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$936	1,020 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$807	794 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,054	1,225 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Palmer Park, Detroit, MI rent trends

Rental prices in Palmer Park, Detroit, MI have decreased by 1.29% over the past year. The average rent moved from $949 to $936.

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

The largest share of rentals in Palmer Park, Detroit, MI (87%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Palmer Park, Detroit, MI?

2,049 or 40% of the households in Palmer Park, Detroit, MI are renter-occupied while 3,117 or 60% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Palmer Park?

Cody $811/month

Evergreen $883/month

Brooks $896/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,316/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Palmer Park?

Middle East Central $1,409/month

Lower Woodward $1,479/month

Downtown Detroit $1,807/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Detroit, MI By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Downtown Detroit	$1,807
Lower Woodward	$1,479
Middle East Central	$1,409
Lower East Central	$1,342
Harper Woods	$1,320
Butzel - Indian Village	$1,249
Rouge	$1,220
Middle Woodward	$1,207
Vernor - Junction	$1,083
Greenfield	$965
Cerveny - Grandmont	$946
Highland Park	$943
Palmer Park	$936
Brightmoor	$915
Redford	$913
Brooks	$896
Evergreen	$883
Cody	$811

Detroit | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Palmer Park is 2% higher than in Brightmoor

$936

Palmer Park rent is the same as Detroit average

Average Rent $936

$915

Brightmoor rent is 2% lower than Detroit average

Average Rent $915

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Palmer Park apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.