Redford Livonia

Redford Township, MI

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Redford Livonia - Redford Township, MI Area Guide

A peaceful retreat just outside Detroit

Riverside Commute Peaceful

Redford near the Livonia line feels like the part of metro Detroit where you can run errands fast, then slip back onto a calm side street before the coffee cools. Most days revolve around the big roads—Plymouth, Five Mile, Telegraph—where you’ll find practical shopping, casual bites, and plenty of places to grab what you need without turning it into a whole trip. When you want some open air, the Rouge River corridor and nearby parks give you room to walk, bike, or just watch the seasons change, and you’re still close enough to Downtown Detroit or Dearborn’s job centers for an easy commute.

Renters usually land in a mix of low-rise buildings, duplex-style setups, and smaller apartment community options that blend into the neighborhood instead of towering over it. Along the busier corridors, you’ll also spot updated units with fresh finishes, plus a few townhome-style rentals that feel more tucked-in while keeping maintenance simple. If you like having choices, Livonia’s retail strips and fitness spots sit right next door, so you can widen your routine without putting extra miles on the week.

Community life has a strong calendar here, and the township leans into it with seasonal celebrations that pull neighbors out of their usual loops. The Township Festivals Committee highlights an annual Oktoberfest in early fall and an Olde Fashioned Holidays gathering at the Marquee with a Christmas tree lighting and carriage rides, which gives the area a hometown feel even when the weather turns sharp.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Redford Livonia is $699 for a studio, and $750 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Redford Livonia has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

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    Average Sq Ft

  • $699/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

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    Average Sq Ft

  • $750/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

10 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

40 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lola Valley Park
  • Bell Creek Recreation Area
  • Nankin Mills Nature Center
  • Environmental Interpretive Center
  • Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.