The 1983 Virginia Slims of Detroit was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Cobo Hall & Arena in Detroit, Michigan in the United States that was part of the 1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series.

The tournament was held from October 3 through October 9, 1983.

[1] Eighth-seeded Virginia Ruzici won the singles title and earned $28,000 first-prize money.

[2] Virginia Ruzici defeated Kathy Jordan 4–6, 6–4, 6–2 Kathy Jordan / Barbara Potter defeated Rosie Casals / Wendy Turnbull 6–4, 6–1