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Average Rent in Central Southwest & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Central Southwest, Detroit, MI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$855/mo
Lowest Available
$759/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
15
available now
Central Southwest vs Detroit, MI Average
Central Southwest is cheaper the Detroit, MI average by $1,040/mo (55%). The citywide average is $1,895/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Central Southwest?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Central Southwest is $855 per month across 1 apartment community and 15 available units.
The most affordable option is Springwells on Vernor starting at $759/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $759/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $862/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $931/mo.
Prices range from $759 to $931 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 12 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Central Southwest
Rent Prices by Apartment in Central Southwest
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwells on Vernor | $759/mo | $855/mo | 15 | 4.3 |
Google Search Trends for Central Southwest Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Central Southwest
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$34,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $855/mo.
Comfortable income
$41,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($759/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.
Median household income in Central Southwest is $39,575 , about 4% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Central Southwest
Overall prices in Central Southwest runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Central Southwest's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $855 |
| Utilities | $400 |
| Groceries | $529 |
| Transportation | $954 |
| Healthcare | $466 |
| Other goods and services | $745 |
| Estimated total | $3,949/mo |
Population
636,644
Median household income
$39,575
Census median rent
$1,034/mo
Rent as % of income
34.7%
Median age
35.1
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore Central Southwest Apartments
Browse all 1 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.