Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Average rent in
Southfield, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Southfield rent stands today
Southfield, MI rent slipped 5.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Renters today are paying $114 less per month on average than last year, despite a 4.2% month-over-month increase in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Southfield sits 17.7% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 51 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Southfield rents range from studios at $850/month to 4+ bedrooms at $2,750/month, with 2-bedrooms at the city median of $1,600/month. Houses rent for $2,200/month and apartments for $1,495/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Southfield
$1,600/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Southfield is $1,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $345 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Southfield
51
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Southfield rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Southfield, MI
Average rent prices in Southfield have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Southfield run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,635.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $850 | 1% | 62% | |
1 bedroom | $1,286 |  1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,988 | 3% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,750 | 2% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Southfield Downtown | $1,424 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,495 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,625 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
62%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,286
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,988
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Southfield Downtown
Average rent
$1,424
Apartments
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
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
18%lower than the national median
25%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Southfield, MI is 10% higher than the median rent in Dearborn, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$1,200
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8%$1,386
14%$1,367
7%$1,420
18%$1,800
2%$1,400
8%$1,887
9%$1,350
3%$1,350
2%$1,495
4%Discover rentals in Southfield, MI
1d ago
25225 Greenfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48075
1–2 beds
1 bath
$888–$1,163
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
16300 W 9 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48075
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100–$1,800
Apartment for rent
10h ago
22266 Civic Center Dr, Southfield, MI 48033
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,505
Apartment for rent
12h ago
11208 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48075
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,195–$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Southfield
29039 Southfield Rd #112, Southfield, MI 48076
1 bed
1 bath
$3,390
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
21697 Greenfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48075
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,721–$3,238
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Southfield
5000 Town Ctr #2906, Southfield, MI 48075
2 beds
3 baths
$2,200
Condo for rent
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
6h ago
Verified
26642 Central Park Blvd, Southfield, MI 48076
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
30300 Southfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48076
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1h ago
16200 W 9 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48075
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
8h ago
25740 Shiawassee Rd, Southfield, MI 48033
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,104–$1,312
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
26642 Central Park Blvd, Southfield, MI 48076
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
4h ago
Verified
23344 Park Place Dr, Southfield, MI 48033
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,510–$1,945
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
28733 Franklin River Dr, Southfield, MI 48034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,265–$1,785
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
16500 North Park Drive, Southfield, MI 48075
1 bed
1 bath
$1,399
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 23
6h ago
Verified
26642 Central Park Blvd, Southfield, MI 48076
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
23344 Park Place Dr, Southfield, MI 48033
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,510–$1,945
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
28733 Franklin River Dr, Southfield, MI 48034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,265–$1,785
Price drop
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 $1,600 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Southfield?
Average rent prices in Southfield have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Southfield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Southfield is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $345 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 $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Southfield?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Southfield average around $1,240/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,570/month.
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).