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Average Rent in Southfield, MI & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Southfield, MI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,567/mo
▲ +11.8% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,128/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
48
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Southfield, MI
3 listed units across 1 building in Southfield, MI dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $78/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington at Beverly Hills Apartments | Unit 02-0501, Doheny | $1,508 | $1,425 | $83 |
| Kensington at Beverly Hills Apartments | Unit 03-1731, Benedict | $1,601 | $1,525 | $76 |
| Kensington at Beverly Hills Apartments | Unit 53681, Beverly | $1,601 | $1,525 | $76 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Southfield, MI
Compare average rent across Southfield, MI neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak 48067 | $2,071 | ▲ $193 | $1,975 | 1 | 6 |
| Southfield 48034 | $1,645 | - | $1,460 | 1 | 5 |
| Oak Park 48237 | $1,527 | ▼ $108 | $1,128 | 3 | 18 |
| Southfield 48076 | $1,461 | ▼ $30 | $1,257 | 1 | 16 |
| Royal Oak 48073 | $1,237 | ▼ $4 | $1,230 | 1 | 3 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Southfield, MI?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Southfield, MI is $1,567 per month across 7 apartment communities and 48 available units. Rents have increased $171 (11.8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Oak Park Gardens starting at $1,128/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,304/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,615/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,546/mo.
Prices range from $1,128 to $2,145 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 18 units are currently listed.
Southfield, MI Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $1,545 | - | 7 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Southfield, MI
Rent Prices by Apartment in Southfield, MI
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Gardens | $1,128/mo | $1,489/mo | 5 | 4.1 |
| Sunrise Communities | $1,230/mo | $1,237/mo | 3 | 3.8 |
| Kensington at Beverly Hills Apartments | $1,257/mo | $1,461/mo | 16 | 4.2 |
| Versailles | $1,280/mo | $1,444/mo | 4 | 4.6 |
| Lancaster Hills | $1,460/mo | $1,645/mo | 5 | 4 |
| Huntington Parc Townhomes | $1,525/mo | $1,584/mo | 9 | 3.6 |
| The ROY | $1,975/mo | $2,071/mo | 6 | 4.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Southfield, MI
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$63,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,567/mo.
Comfortable income
$75,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,128/mo), you need to earn at least $45,000/year.
Cost of living in Southfield, MI
We only have live rent data for Southfield, MI so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,567 |
| Estimated total | $1,567/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for Southfield, MI Apartments
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