Detroit-Warren-Dearborn vs El Centro
Fair Market Rent Comparison — HUD 2025 Data
Quick Answer
El Centro is 2% cheaper for renters. A 2-bedroom rents for $834/mo vs $852/mo in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn — saving $216/year.
Rent by Unit Size
| Unit Size | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | El Centro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $560 | $556 | $4 |
| 1 Bedroom | $718 | $706 | $12 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $852 | $834 | $18 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,136 | $1,056 | $80 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,314 | $1,186 | $128 |
| Median Income | $56,005 | $50,743 | $5,262 |
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn
- Studio
- $560/mo
- 1 BR
- $718/mo
- 2 BR
- $852/mo
- 3 BR
- $1,136/mo
- 4 BR
- $1,314/mo
- Median Income
- $56,005/yr
El Centro
- Studio
- $556/mo
- 1 BR
- $706/mo
- 2 BR
- $834/mo
- 3 BR
- $1,056/mo
- 4 BR
- $1,186/mo
- Median Income
- $50,743/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Detroit-Warren-Dearborn or El Centro cheaper to rent in?
El Centro is cheaper — a 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $834/mo vs $852/mo in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn. That's $18/mo or $216/year more expensive in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (2% higher).
What is the 2-bedroom rent in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn vs El Centro?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn is $852/month. In El Centro, a 2-bedroom FMR is $834/month.
How do incomes compare between Detroit-Warren-Dearborn and El Centro?
The median household income in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn is $56,005/year. In El Centro it is $50,743/year. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn has the higher median income.
What is the studio rent in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn vs El Centro?
A studio apartment Fair Market Rent in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn is $560/mo. In El Centro it is $556/mo.