Southfield

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Southfield, MI

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A corporate outpost in the Detroit suburbs.

Suburb Commuter Affordable

Located 15 miles northwest of downtown Detroit, Southfield combines office complexes and residential areas in the heart of Oakland County. The city's distinctive skyline features the Southfield Town Center, while its residential areas offer various housing options. Apartment rentals currently average $1,172 for one-bedroom units, with rental rates showing steady increases of 3-4% annually.

Southfield's 775 acres of parkland include Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve and Valley Woods Nature Preserve, providing outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the year. The Beech Woods Recreation Center offers additional recreational amenities for residents. Notable landmarks include the architecturally distinctive Congregation Shaarey Zedek and the modern Southfield Public Library. Lawrence Technological University's campus adds to the city's educational landscape.

The city's location at the crossroads of I-696 and the Lodge Freeway (M-10) provides convenient access to metro Detroit. Residents appreciate the combination of suburban green spaces and urban conveniences, with numerous corporate offices and public amenities throughout the area.

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Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Southfield, MI is $958 for a studio, $1,175 for one bedroom, $1,497 for two bedrooms, and $1,977 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southfield has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,175/month
835 Sq Ft
House
$2,010/month
1,057 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,651/month
1,123 Sq Ft
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Transportation

50

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Vandenberg Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

306 Students

Adlai Stevenson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

444 Students

McIntyre Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

360 Students

Morris Adler Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

336 Students

Alice M Birney K8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

404 Students

Alice M Birney K8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

404 Students

Glenn W Levey Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

316 Students

Brace-Lederle K-8 School

Public

Grades K-8

621 Students

Kennedy Learning Center

Public

Grades PK-12

40 Students

Southfield High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,039 Students

Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology

Public

Grades 9-12

1,208 Students

Kennedy Learning Center

Public

Grades PK-12

40 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Catalpa Oaks County Park
  • Belle Isle Nature Zoo
  • Detroit Zoo
  • Lola Valley Park
  • Farmington Hills Nature Center and Heritage Park

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 November 2025.