Southfield, MI Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Southfield is $1,093, a 6% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,035.
Average Rent in Southfield, MI
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,093 | 6% | 1,102 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Southfield, MI apartment is 1,102 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.
Southfield, MI Apartment Rent Ranges
- $501-$7002%
- $701-$1,00047%
- $1,001-$1,50042%
- $1,501-$2,0008%
- > $2,0002%
Southfield, MI Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households46%
- Owner-occupied Households53%
14,943 or 46% of the households in Southfield, MI are renter-occupied while 17,292 or 53% are owner-occupied.
Southfield, MI Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Mar / 2017 | Jul / 2017 | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | May / 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield, MI | $963 | $985 | $1,002 | $999 | $1,001 | $1,036 | $1,035 | $1,063 | $1,100 | $1,093 |
| National | $1,337 | $1,368 | $1,371 | $1,374 | $1,408 | $1,417 | $1,422 | $1,458 | $1,466 | $1,468 |
Average Rent in Southfield, MI By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Hazel Park | $663 |
| Wixom | $832 |
| Pontiac | $833 |
| Lake Orion | $862 |
| Clawson | $884 |
| Holly Village | $894 |
| Sylvan Lake | $901 |
| Keego Harbor | $901 |
| South Lyon | $912 |
| Berkley | $921 |
| Madison Heights | $934 |
| Oxford Village | $935 |
| Orchard Lake Village | $941 |
| Oak Park | $953 |
| Village Of Clarkston | $1,005 |
| Royal Oak | $1,033 |
| Franklin | $1,061 |
| Bingham Farms | $1,061 |
| Beverly Hills | $1,061 |
| Farmington | $1,090 |
| Lake Angelus | $1,151 |
| Auburn Hills | $1,151 |
| Lathrup Village | $1,154 |
| Farmington Hills | $1,170 |
| Rochester Hills | $1,192 |
| Rochester | $1,200 |
| Novi | $1,226 |
| Wolverine Lake | $1,231 |
| Walled Lake | $1,231 |
| Troy | $1,268 |
| Birmingham | $1,749 |
| Ferndale | $1,754 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Southfield are Hazel Park, where the average rent goes for $663/month, Wixom, where renters pay $832/mo on average, and Pontiac, where the average rent goes for $833/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Lake Orion ($862), Clawson ($884), and Holly Village ($894), where the asking prices are below the average Southfield rent of $1,093/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Southfield are Troy ($1,268), Birmingham ($1,749) and Ferndale ($1,754).
The most popular neighborhood in Southfield is Farmington Hills, where there are 15 verified RENTCafé listings with an average rent of $1,170. Next up is Pontiac, where apartments go for $833/month, followed by Rochester Hills with $1,192 If you’re looking to rent in Southfield’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Novi, where renters pay $1,226 on average, and Auburn Hills, where the average monthly rent is $1,151.
Southfield | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Auburn Hills is 25% higher than in Berkley
Auburn Hills rent is 5% higher than Southfield average
| Average Rent | $1,151 |
|---|
Berkley rent is 16% lower than Southfield average
| Average Rent | $921 |
|---|
How Southfield Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $1,069 | 1% |
| Grand Rapids | $1,082 | 5% |
| East Lansing | $1,294 | n/a |
| Lansing | $880 | 3% |
| Ann Arbor | $1,580 | 3% |
| Southfield | $1,093 | 6% |
| Farmington Hills | $1,170 | 4% |
| Pontiac | $833 | 2% |
| Sterling Heights | $928 | 2% |
| Warren | $835 | 4% |
| Westland | $885 | 5% |
For more information about the Southfield rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
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