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Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Southfield, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Southfield rent stands today
Southfield, MI rent rose 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Renters today are paying $5 more per month on average than last year, though the market has cooled slightly month over month by 2.2%.
Compared to national trends
Southfield sits 18.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 58 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Southfield rent for $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,250/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,500/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,240/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Southfield climbed by 103.3% year over year, a large divergence from the citywide 3.3% rise. This segment's increase reveals a unique dynamic within the broader rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Southfield
$1,550/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Southfield is $1,550 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Southfield
58
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Southfield rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Southfield, MI
Average rent prices in Southfield have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased 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
Southfield, MI
Rent prices in Southfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Southfield is $1,452, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Southfield run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,487.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,799 |  2% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | 2% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% | 24% | |
4 bedroom | $2,239 | 5% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Southfield Downtown | $1,499 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,452 | No Change | 7% | |
Condos | $1,750 | 1% | 13% | |
Houses | $2,050 | 6% | 19% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,799
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
24%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,239
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
15%
Southfield Downtown
Average rent
$1,499
Apartments
Average rent
$1,452
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
Houses
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
19%
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
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Southfield, MI is equal to the median rent in Dearborn, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,550
1%$1,200
4%$1,300
2%$1,555
20%$1,300
10%$1,250
22%$1,995
1%$1,399
5%$1,825
2%$1,300
4%$1,319
1%$1,530
2%Discover rentals in Southfield, MI
1h ago
24710 W 12 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$735–$1,500
Price droppedApartment for rent
19h ago
25225 Greenfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48075
1–2 beds
1 bath
$888–$1,163
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
1d ago
27350 Franklin Rd, Southfield, MI 48034
1–2 beds
1 bath
$889–$1,411
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
4d 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
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
4d 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
3d ago
Verified
26642 Central Park Blvd, Southfield, MI 48076
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395
Price droppedAdditional 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
1h ago
Verified
24200 Lathrup Blvd, Southfield, MI 48075
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,040–$1,246
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
30300 Southfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48076
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,455–$2,400
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
1h ago
24710 W 12 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$735–$1,500
Price droppedApartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
26642 Central Park Blvd, Southfield, MI 48076
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395
Price droppedAdditional 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
1h ago
Verified
24200 Lathrup Blvd, Southfield, MI 48075
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,040–$1,246
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
19h ago
Verified
30300 Southfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48076
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,455–$2,400
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
16500 North Park Drive, Southfield, MI 48075
1 bed
1 bath
$1,399
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 23
3d ago
Verified
26642 Central Park Blvd, Southfield, MI 48076
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395
Price droppedAdditional 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
1h ago
Verified
24200 Lathrup Blvd, Southfield, MI 48075
1 –2 beds
1 bath
$1,040–$1,246
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
28733 Franklin River Dr, Southfield, MI 48034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,305–$1,865
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown reflects an 11-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.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 $1,550 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Southfield?
Average rent prices in Southfield have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $350 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 $62,000/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).