Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
Southfield, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Southfield
$1,499/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Southfield is $1,499 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Southfield
49
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Southfield rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Southfield, MI
Average rent prices in Southfield have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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
Southfield, MI
Rent prices in Southfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Southfield is $1,424, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Southfield run $1,215 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,499.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $772 | 17% | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $1,220 | 1% |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,874 | 7% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 5% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Southfield Downtown | $1,475 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,424 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,722 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$772
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,220
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,874
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
Southfield Downtown
Average rent
$1,475
Apartments
Average rent
$1,424
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,722
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Southfield, 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 Southfield, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Southfield and Dearborn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Southfield
23%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Southfield, MI is 7% higher than the median rent in Dearborn, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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8%$1,200
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3%$1,447
12%$1,300
10%$1,445
15%$1,850
7%$1,447
1%$1,822
3%$1,350
3%$1,350
1%$1,500
3%Discover rentals in Southfield, MI
17h ago
25225 Greenfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48075
1–2 beds
1 bath
$868–$1,133
Apartment for rent
1d ago
16300 W 9 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48075
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100–$1,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
28733 Franklin River Dr, Southfield, MI 48034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,245–$1,675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
22266 Civic Center Dr, Southfield, MI 48033
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$1,505
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Southfield
29039 Southfield Rd #112, Southfield, MI 48076
1 bed
1 bath
$3,270
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
49m ago
21697 Greenfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48075
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,721–$3,238
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
18012 Violet Dr, Southfield, MI 48076
3 beds
2 baths
$2,920
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 14
5d+ ago
Southfield Downtown townhouse for rent in Southfield
23208 Cornerstone Village Dr, Southfield, MI 48075
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
26642 Central Park Blvd, Southfield, MI 48076
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
27525 Franklin Rd, Southfield, MI 48034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,276–$1,879
Apartment for rent
1d ago
22490 Saratoga St, Southfield, MI 48075
2–4 beds
2 baths
$1,699–$2,279
Apartment for rent
1d ago
23275 Riverside Dr, Southfield, MI 48033
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,476 –$2,740
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
26642 Central Park Blvd, Southfield, MI 48076
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
16500 North Park Drive, Southfield, MI 48075
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,099–$1,989
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 23
2d ago
Verified
28733 Franklin River Dr, Southfield, MI 48034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,245–$1,675
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
23344 Park Place Dr, Southfield, MI 48033
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,680–$1,945
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
16500 North Park Drive, Southfield, MI 48075
1 bed
1 bath
$1,399
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 23
1d ago
Verified
26642 Central Park Blvd, Southfield, MI 48076
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
28733 Franklin River Dr, Southfield, MI 48034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,245–$1,675
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
23344 Park Place Dr, Southfield, MI 48033
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,680–$1,945
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Southfield, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Southfield rental market.
How much is rent in Southfield?
The average rent in Southfield is $1,499 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Southfield?
Average rent prices in Southfield have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Southfield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Southfield is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Southfield?
To comfortably afford rent in Southfield, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Southfield?
Southfield's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 48% of the market, followed by one-bedroom units at 26%.
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).