EXHIBIT 23.1


INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No.
333-42509 and No. 333-66409 of Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust on Forms S-8
of our report dated March 6, 2002, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K
of Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust for the year ended December 31, 2001.


/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Detroit, Michigan
March 11, 2002