Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Lyon, MI from $600 (29 Rentals)

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Woodland Ridge
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Woodland Ridge

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

Oxford Manor Apartments

1245 Oxford Manor CtSouth Lyon, MI 48178
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South Lyon, MI

Pricing Updated: 06/22/2025

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown South Lyon$1,784$1,03917
Pinehurst$1,784$1,03917

Cheapest Available South Lyon Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Lyon, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Village Apartments in the Liberty Park neighborhood priced from $909. Waterview Farms Apartments in the Liberty Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $965. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Lyon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Village ApartmentsPrimrose1BR,1BA$909
Waterview Farms Apartments1x1 693sf1BR,1BA$965
Waters Edge Apartments1BDRM 1BATH1BR,1BA$1,039
Lexington Manor1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Bristol Square and Golden Gate ApartmentsMina at Golden Gate1BR,1BA$1,054
Stone Ridge ApartmentsVerbena1BR,1BA$1,060
Kensington Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Rickett Road ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Brookdale Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,105
Brighton Cove1x11BR,1BA$1,195

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

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Lyon area is the $1.52 price per square foot The Carnegie Model at Central Park Estates in the in the Island Lake of Novi neighborhood starting from $2,220. The second greatest value South Lyon apartment is the Normandy Model at Westbrook Apartments starting at $1,680 with a $1.31 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.
Central Park EstatesThe Carnegie2BR,2BA$1.52
Westbrook ApartmentsNormandy3BR,2BA$1.31
Brookwood Farms Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.32
Pendleton Park ApartmentsBrentwood2BR,2BA$1.53
Whitmore Lake ApartmentsWhitmore Upper3BR,2BA$1.40
Rickett Road ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Waters Edge Apartments2BD 1BATH Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.47
The Springs Apartment HomesPeony1BR,1BA$1.52
Kensington Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.49
Waterview Farms Apartments1x1 693sf1BR,1BA$1.39

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Getting Around South Lyon, MI

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $965 at Waterview Farms Apartments.

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 $1,105 at Brookdale Apartments.

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 $1,525.

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