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📅 Subleases in Detroit.

Summer, semester and study-abroad sublets from .edu-verified students across 7 Detroit colleges. Live in their place for part of their lease — no year-long commitment.

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Subleases at every Detroit school.

College for Creative Studies subleases
College for Creative Studies
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Dorsey College-Dearborn subleases
Dorsey College-Dearborn
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Ecumenical Theological Seminary subleases
Ecumenical Theological Seminary
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Sacred Heart Major Seminary subleases
Sacred Heart Major Seminary
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University of Detroit Mercy subleases
University of Detroit Mercy
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Wayne County Community College District subleases
Wayne County Community College District
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Wayne State University subleases
Wayne State University
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How subleasing works

Sublease vs. lease takeover.

A sublease is when an existing tenant lets you live in their place for part of their lease term. They stay on the lease; you pay them. A lease takeover is the opposite: you replace them on the lease and deal with the landlord yourself. Need a place for a few months? Sublease. Want the lease in your name? Look at lease takeovers on your campus page.

Spring is peak sublease season in Detroit: study abroad, co-ops and December grads free up rooms for a single term, and summer sublets get posted before finals.

How much does a sublease cost in Detroit?

You usually pay the original tenant's share of the rent — sometimes less, if they're trying to fill a summer gap fast. For a benchmark: HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rents around Detroit campuses put a one-bedroom between $940/month (ZIP 48206, near Sacred Heart Major Seminary) and $1,740 (ZIP 48226, near Wayne County Community College District), utilities included. Splitting a two-bedroom with a roommate runs about $590–$1,085 each, depending on the area.

Stuff Detroit students ask

Detroit sublease FAQ.

How much does a sublease cost in Detroit?
You usually pay the original tenant's share of the rent — sometimes less, if they're trying to fill a summer gap fast. For a benchmark: HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rents around Detroit campuses put a one-bedroom between $940/month (ZIP 48206, near Sacred Heart Major Seminary) and $1,740 (ZIP 48226, near Wayne County Community College District), utilities included. Splitting a two-bedroom with a roommate runs about $590–$1,085 each, depending on the area.
How do I find a sublease in Detroit?
Browse the sublease listings on this page, or pick your campus below to see subleases posted by verified students at your school. Every poster verified a .edu email, so you're dealing with real students, not Craigslist scammers. Browsing and posting are free.
What's the difference between a sublease and a lease takeover?
In a sublease, the original tenant stays on the lease and you pay them for part of their term — common for summers, a study-abroad semester or an internship. In a lease takeover, you replace them on the lease entirely and deal with the landlord directly. If you need a place for a few months, sublease. If you want the lease in your name, take it over.
Is subleasing allowed in Detroit?
It depends on the lease, not the city. Most leases require the landlord's written consent before you sublet, and some ban it outright. Check the subletting clause in the lease and get the landlord's OK in writing before anyone moves in or pays.
When do Detroit students post subleases?
Two big waves: late fall, when students lock in spring study abroad and co-ops, and March–April, when summer sublets go up before finals. Post early in either window and you'll have the most people looking.
Does it cost anything to sublease through Crashmates?
No. Posting a sublease and browsing listings are free, and you start with 10 free credits — you only spend a credit to send the first message in a new conversation. No subscription.

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