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Rental Market Trends in Southfield, MI

What is the average rent in Southfield, MI?

$1,172/month

Average Rent

835 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Southfield, MI is $1,172 per month. This is 28% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/month, making renting in Southfield more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Southfield, you can expect to pay about $957 per month for a studio, $1,172 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,503 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,979 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$957/month
517 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,172/month
835 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,503/month
1,237 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,979/month
1,665 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,519/month
880 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,770/month
1,065 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,022/month
2,087 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,655/month
1,174 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Southfield, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $26 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Southfield, MI
Last Updated December 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Southfield, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
7% $700 - $1,000/month
56% $1,001 - $1,500/month
31% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Southfield?

Based on current rent prices, Kentfield Manor, Southfield Downtown and Oakland Gardens are the most affordable neighborhoods in Southfield.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Kentfield Manor
$1,030/month
714 Sq Ft
Southfield Downtown
$1,192/month
922 Sq Ft
Oakland Gardens
$1,232/month
828 Sq Ft
Meadow Downs
$1,238/month
815 Sq Ft
Burgh Pointe
$1,294/month
939 Sq Ft
Cranbrook Place
$1,390/month
908 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Southfield?

Based on current rent prices, Cranbrook Place, Burgh Pointe and Meadow Downs are the most expensive neighborhoods in Southfield.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cranbrook Place
$1,390/month
908 Sq Ft
Burgh Pointe
$1,294/month
939 Sq Ft
Meadow Downs
$1,238/month
815 Sq Ft
Oakland Gardens
$1,232/month
828 Sq Ft
Southfield Downtown
$1,192/month
922 Sq Ft
Kentfield Manor
$1,030/month
714 Sq Ft

Which Southfield neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Southfield with the most apartments available are Southfield Downtown, Kentfield Manor and Cranbrook Place .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southfield Downtown
$1,192/month
922 Sq Ft
Kentfield Manor
$1,030/month
714 Sq Ft
Cranbrook Place
$1,390/month
908 Sq Ft
Oakland Gardens
$1,232/month
828 Sq Ft
Burgh Pointe
$1,294/month
939 Sq Ft
Meadow Downs
$1,238/month
815 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Southfield is $1,172, you’ll want to make about $3,906 per month or $46,872 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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Apartment communities in Southfield we think you'll love

North Park Towers

North Park Towers

16500 N Park Dr,
Southfield, MI 48075

$959 - $2,389

Studio - 3 Beds

Regal Towers

Regal Towers

27000-27600 Franklin Rd,
Southfield, MI 48034

$819 - $1,509

1-3 Beds

Village Club on Franklin

Village Club on Franklin

27525 Franklin Rd,
Southfield, MI 48034

$1,200 - $1,932

1-2 Beds

Parc on 12

Parc on 12

28350 Lockdale St,
Southfield, MI 48034

$875 - $1,625

1-3 Beds

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LR Management
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  • 14,136

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  • 38

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Beacon Property Management
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    Units

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Kaftan Communities
  • 15

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  • 1,800

    Units

  • 11

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5 Communities in Southfield
Friedman Real Estate
Friedman Real Estate
  • 44

    Communities

  • 11,964

    Units

  • 30

    Cities

4 Communities in Southfield
Princeton Management
Princeton Management
  • 120

    Communities

  • 20,432

    Units

  • 61

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3 Communities in Southfield
Silverside Management LLC
Silverside Management LLC
  • 28

    Communities

  • 1,211

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

3 Communities in Southfield
M2 Property Group
M2 Property Group
  • 16

    Communities

  • 3,988

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

3 Communities in Southfield
Village Green
Village Green
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    Communities

  • 32,656

    Units

  • 91

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2 Communities in Southfield

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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