What is the average apartment size in South Lyon?

The average size for a South Lyon, MI apartment is 829 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in South Lyon?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in South Lyon is $1,294 per month, a 0.54% increase from last year’s average of $1,287.

What is the average apartment size in South Lyon?

The typical apartment in South Lyon offers about 829 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

South Lyon, MI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in South Lyon?

The typical rent budget in South Lyon ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 84% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in South Lyon?

In South Lyon, 20% of households rent while 80% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in South Lyon is $1,294, a 0.54% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,287.

One-bedroom apartments provide 752 square feet for $1,172, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,419 offer 903 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in South Lyon, MI

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,294	829 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,172	752 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,419	903 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

South Lyon, MI rent trends

Rental prices in South Lyon, MI have increased by 0.54% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,287 to $1,294.

What's the typical rent budget in South Lyon, MI?

The largest share of rentals in South Lyon, MI (84%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in South Lyon, MI?

1,027 or 20% of the households in South Lyon, MI are renter-occupied while 4,006 or 80% are owner-occupied.

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How South Lyon Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
South Lyon	$1,294
Detroit	$1,312
Grand Rapids	$1,591
Ann Arbor	$2,039
Lansing	$1,198
East Lansing	$1,706
Kalamazoo	$1,316
Southfield	$1,381
Farmington Hills	$1,495
Ypsilanti	$1,288
Westland	$1,162
Novi	$1,650
Pontiac	$1,199
Howell, MI	$1,489
Livonia, MI	$1,422
Oak Park, MI	$1,247
Birmingham, MI	$3,029
Dearborn Heights, MI	$1,118
Wixom, MI	$1,138
Fenton, MI	$1,298
Garden City, MI	$963

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all South Lyon apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.