Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Lyon, MI from $925 (47 Rentals)

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Brookdale Apartments
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$1,108 - $1,232

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Base Rent$1,108 - $1,232

Total Monthly Price$1,108 - $1,232
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Brookdale Apartments

22250 Swan DrSouth Lyon, MI 48178
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property at 61035 11 Mile Rd
$1,395

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Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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61035 11 Mile Rd, Unit 2-5

61035 11 Mile Rd
South LyonMI48178
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property at 213 Oakbrooke Dr
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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213 Oakbrooke Dr, Unit 8

213 Oakbrooke Dr
South LyonMI48178

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Woodland Ridge
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Ridge

11049 Quail Hollow CtSouth Lyon, MI 48178
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Oxford Manor Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford Manor Apartments

1245 Oxford Manor CtSouth Lyon, MI 48178
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Ore Creek Apartments
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$1,145 - $1,345

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Base Rent$1,145 - $1,345

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Ore Creek Apartments

609-623 Flint RdBrighton, MI 48116
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660-672 Flint Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

660-672 Flint Rd

660-672 Flint RdBrighton, MI 48116

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South Lyon, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South Lyon, MI

Pricing Updated: 09/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the South Lyon, MI area range in price from $1,099 to $2,899 with an overall median price of $1,565. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for South Lyon Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown South Lyon$1,565$1,09915
Pinehurst$1,565$1,09915

Cheapest Available South Lyon Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Lyon, MI is a Studio unit found at 660-672 Flint Rd in the Downtown Brighton neighborhood priced from $940. Brookside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Lyon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
660-672 Flint RdFlint Rd Apartments | Studio | One BathStudio, 1BA$940
BrooksideWaitlist1BR, 1BA$950
Waterview Farms Apartments1x11BR, 1BA$985
Rickett Road ApartmentsRickett Road Apartments | One Bed | One Bath1BR, 1BA$1,000
Lexington Manor1 bedroom 1 bath1BR, 1BA$1,050
The Springs Apartment HomesVerbena1BR, 1BA$1,068
Brookdale Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1,108
Waters Edge Apartments1BD 1BATH Upgraded1BR, 1BA$1,159
Bristol Square and Golden Gate ApartmentsMagnolia at Golden Gate1BR, 1BA$1,217
Stone Ridge ApartmentsIris View2BR, 1BA$1,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lyon, MI and Nearby

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Lyon area is the $1.28 price per square foot Whitmore Model at Whitmore Lake Apartments starting from $1,500. The second greatest value South Lyon apartment is the Spacious Renovated 3 bed / 1 Bath South Lyon To... Model at Donovan Townhomes in the Pinehurst neighborhood starting at $1,675 with a $1.55 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Lyon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Whitmore Lake ApartmentsWhitmore3BR, 2BA$1.28
Donovan TownhomesSpacious Renovated 3 bed / 1 Bath South Lyon To...3BR, 1BA$1.55
Rickett Road ApartmentsRickett Road Apartments | Two Bed | One Bath2BR, 1BA$1.18
Westbrook ApartmentsAshbury2BR, 2BA$1.49
Town & Country Apartments - Wixom, MIAthena II2BR, 1BA$1.54
Ore Creek Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.52
Kensington Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.57
Waters Edge Apartments1BD 1BATH Upgraded1BR, 1BA$1.45
Starlight Mobile Home ParkPOH - Park Owned Home2BR, 1BA$1.16
Waterview Farms Apartments1x11BR, 1BA$1.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lyon Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Lyon Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Lyon Apartment is $950 at Brookside.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Lyon Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Lyon is starting from $925 at Starlight Mobile Home Park.

What is the most affordable South Lyon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Lyon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Whitmore Lake Apartments and starts from $1,500.

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