Rent by ZIP · Wayne County
Rent in Detroit, MI 48205
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,360 (+4.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,215 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $980 | $930 | +5.4% | $882–1,078 | $749 ±$165 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,090 | $1,030 | +5.8% | $981–1,199 | $831 ±$91 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,300 | +4.6% | $1,224–1,496 | $1,151 ±$49 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,590 | +4.4% | $1,494–1,826 | $1,291 ±$76 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,720 | +4.7% | $1,620–1,980 | $1,369 ±$78 |
Small Area FMRs for the Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,459.
What renters pay in 48205
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48204 | Detroit | $1,270 | $977 |
| 48206 | Detroit | $1,180 | $993 |
| 48203 | Highland Park | $1,110 | $910 |
| 48207 | Detroit | $1,380 | $1,177 |
| 48202 | Detroit | $1,350 | $1,394 |
| 48208 | Detroit | $1,180 | $1,196 |
Fair Market Rents across Wayne County, MI · All MI counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.