Chicago, IL vs Detroit, MI

Compare 2026 fair market rent prices between these two metro areas

Apartment Size
Difference
Studio
$1,480
$1,009
+$471 (+46.7%)
1 Bedroom
$1,581
$1,122
+$459 (+40.9%)
2 Bedroom
$1,781
$1,411
+$370 (+26.2%)
3 Bedroom
$2,294
$1,724
+$570 (+33.1%)
4+ Bedroom
$2,653
$1,868
+$785 (+42.0%)

Chicago, IL

  • Average 2BR rent: $1,781/mo
  • Studio apartments: $1,480/mo
  • Data year: 2026
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Detroit, MI

  • Average 2BR rent: $1,411/mo
  • Studio apartments: $1,009/mo
  • Data year: 2026
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