Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
South Lyon, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Lyon
$1,752/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in South Lyon is $1,752 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $148 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Lyon
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Lyon rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in South Lyon, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in South Lyon, MI
Average rent prices in South Lyon have increased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
South Lyon, MI
Rent prices in South Lyon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Lyon is $1,645, whereas a house costs $3,495. 1-bedroom apartments in South Lyon run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,419.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $940 | - |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,775 | 1% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $2,773 | 1% | 46% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 1% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown South Lyon | $1,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,645 | 1% | 4% | |
Condos | $2,050 | 14% | 32% | |
Houses | $3,495 | No Change | 7% | |
Rooms | $3,300 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$940
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,773
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
46%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
Downtown South Lyon
Average rent
$1,950
Apartments
Average rent
$1,645
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
32%
Houses
Average rent
$3,495
Last year
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$3,300
The table above reflects average rent prices in South Lyon, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in South Lyon, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in South Lyon and Chelsea by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Lyon
8%lower than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Lyon, MI is 12% lower than the median rent in Chelsea, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,000
23%$2,500
$1,788
11%$1,676
49%$1,018
30%$1,650
6%$1,385
1%$2,095
5%$1,900
19%$1,195
1%$1,695
$2,500
73%Discover rentals in South Lyon, MI
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South Lyon
25352 Potomac Dr #7, South Lyon, MI 48178
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
11048 Rambling Way Ct #24, South Lyon, MI 48178
3 beds
2 baths
$1,539
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
425 Donovan St, South Lyon, MI 48178
3 beds
1 bath
$1,675
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Lyon
491 Ada St, South Lyon, MI 48178
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
19h ago
Verified
335 South Warren Street, South Lyon, MI 48178
3 beds
2 baths
$2,649
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
425 Donovan St, South Lyon, MI 48178
3 beds
1 bath
$1,675
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
11048 Rambling Way Ct #24, South Lyon, MI 48178
3 beds
2 baths
$1,539
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
8h ago
200 Brookwood Dr, South Lyon, MI 48178
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,379–$1,754
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
11048 Rambling Way Ct #24, South Lyon, MI 48178
3 beds
2 baths
$1,539
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
19h ago
Verified
335 South Warren Street, South Lyon, MI 48178
3 beds
2 baths
$2,649
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Lyon
21716 N Lyon Trl, South Lyon, MI 48178
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,590
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South Lyon
25352 Potomac Dr #7, South Lyon, MI 48178
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
11048 Rambling Way Ct #24, South Lyon, MI 48178
3 beds
2 baths
$1,539
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
8h ago
200 Brookwood Dr, South Lyon, MI 48178
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,379–$1,754
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Apartment for rent in South Lyon
151 E Mchattie St, South Lyon, MI 48178
1 bed
1 bath
$1,175
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in South Lyon
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,150
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
Frequently asked questions for South Lyon, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the South Lyon rental market.
How much is rent in South Lyon?
The average rent in South Lyon is $1,752 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Lyon?
Average rent prices in South Lyon have increased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does South Lyon rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Lyon is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $148 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Lyon?
To comfortably afford rent in South Lyon, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).