Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Southfield, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Southfield rent stands today
Southfield, MI rents slipped year over year, with a current median of $1,599/month. Renters are paying $130 less per month than last year, with rent near the recent peak from February 2026.
Compared to national trends
Southfield is 15.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market for renters seeking value in the Midwest. The city offers 56 total rentals across various property types.
Price ranges
Southfield rents range from studios at $1,030/month to 4+ bedrooms at $2,600/month. Houses command a median of $1,950/month while apartments are priced lower at $1,449/month, reflecting the inventory split where houses make up just over half of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Southfield
$1,599/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Southfield is $1,599 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $301 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Southfield
56
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same 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 $1,449, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Southfield run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,475.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,029 |  3% |  31% | |
1 bedroom | $1,230 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,537 | 2% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $1,874 | 1% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 3% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Southfield Downtown | $1,449 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,449 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,725 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,950 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,029
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
31%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,230
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,537
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,874
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
Southfield Downtown
Average rent
$1,449
Apartments
Average rent
$1,449
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
4%
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
16%lower than the national median
21%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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3%$1,200
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6%$1,500
15%$1,300
6%$1,285
26%$1,970
2%$1,472
6%$1,850
2%$1,325
$1,325
5%$1,520
6%Discover rentals in Southfield, MI
1h ago
25225 Greenfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48075
1–2 beds
1 bath
$888–$1,163
Apartment for rent
1d ago
16300 W 9 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48075
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100–$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Southfield
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Southfield
2 beds
1 bath
$1,149
Condo for rent
Available Aug 22
2d ago
House for rent in Southfield
21885 Maplewood Dr #1, Southfield, MI 48033
3 beds
2 baths
$7,000
House for rent
Available Sep 4
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
1d ago
21697 Greenfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48075
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,774–$3,238
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Southfield
19980 Dorset St, Southfield, MI 48075
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5h ago
Verified
26642 Central Park Blvd, Southfield, MI 48076
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$965–$1,525
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
30300 Southfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48076
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,445–$2,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
24200 Lathrup Blvd, Southfield, MI 48075
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,040–$1,246
Apartment for rent
1d ago
24710 W 12 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,020–$1,680
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
28733 Franklin River Dr, Southfield, MI 48034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$1,775
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
26642 Central Park Blvd, Southfield, MI 48076
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$965–$1,525
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
24200 Lathrup Blvd, Southfield, MI 48075
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,040–$1,246
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
16500 North Park Drive, Southfield, MI 48075
1 bed
1 bath
$1,399
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 23
5h ago
Verified
26642 Central Park Blvd, Southfield, MI 48076
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$965–$1,525
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
23344 Park Place Dr, Southfield, MI 48033
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,530–$1,920
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
28733 Franklin River Dr, Southfield, MI 48034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$1,775
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 $1,599 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Southfield?
Average rent prices in Southfield have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Southfield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Southfield is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $301 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?
November and December offer the best rental deals in Southfield, with November seeing the lowest rents and December being the least competitive month. May has the highest rents with about a 4.6% difference between peak and off-peak pricing.
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).