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Rental Market Trends in South Lyon, MI

What is the average rent in South Lyon, MI?

$1,112/month

Average Rent

739 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in South Lyon, MI is $1,112 per month. This is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in South Lyon more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in South Lyon, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,112 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,448 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,280 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,112/month
739 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,448/month
921 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,280/month
1,388 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,259/month
2,276 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in South Lyon, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.7%, which averages out to $53 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in South Lyon, MI
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in South Lyon, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
8% Below $700/month
23% $700 - $1,000/month
31% $1,001 - $1,500/month
31% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in South Lyon, MI?

Because the average rent in South Lyon is $1,112, you’ll want to make about $3,706 per month or $44,472 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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South Lyon, MI

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57715 Grand River Ave,
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$1,675 - $2,060

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549 Lakewood Dr,
South Lyon, MI 48178

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United States Michigan South Lyon Rental Trends

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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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