Southfield

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Southfield, MI

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A corporate outpost in the Detroit suburbs.

Suburb Commuter Affordable

One of Detroit's popular inner-ring suburbs, Southfield delivers a distinctly urban atmosphere uncommon to communities of its size. The city holds a place as one of the most important commercial centers in Lower Michigan – the large Southfield Town Center business complex (also known as the “Golden Triangle”) serves as the daily workplace for thousands and hosts conferences year-round. The community is popular for folks who work in the local business sector, but with downtown Detroit just fifteen miles away, Southfield is a convenient option for commuters as well.

The city offers extensive facilities for both indoor and outdoor sports from golf to ice hockey, giving folks ample opportunities to stay active year-round. The city’s art scene largely revolves around Park West Gallery, a first-rate venue that houses a diverse selection of exhibits and frequently hosts art auctions as well. In spite of the high-end corporate culture that largely defines the city, local apartments tend to be fairly affordable, with suitable housing options to fit any budget.

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Rent Trends

As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Southfield, MI is $960 for a studio, $1,178 for one bedroom, $1,491 for two bedrooms, and $1,979 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southfield has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,178/month
835 Sq Ft
House
$1,897/month
1,124 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,743/month
1,229 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 September 2025.