
Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Southfield, MI from $500 (33 Rentals)
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Regal Towers

12 North

Meadowcrest Senior Apartments

Solaire Senior Living

The Heights of Southfield

The Oxley

The Reserve of Southfield
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The Franklin

25304 Shiawassee Cir, Unit 105

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25340 Shiawassee Cir, Unit Shiawassee Condos

The Pines

Coach House Apartments

Arbor Lofts

Cambridge Square

ReNew Franklin Hills
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French Quarter Apartments

North Park Towers

Franklin River Apartments

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Adona in Southfield

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Woodland Arms Apartments
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Terrace Court

Renaissance Village

Hidden Pines

Lincoln Towers Apartments

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River Park

Woodward Court Apartments

House of Botsford

1723 E 14 Mile Rd, Unit D
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Southfield, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield Studio Apartments | $1,118 | $599 | $2,379 |
| Southfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,368 | $740 | $5,300 |
| Southfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $840 | $6,400 |
| Southfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,077 | $973 | $6,412 |
| Southfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,837 | $2,200 | $3,900 |
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Southfield, MIPopulation: 73,158
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in US Census Population by City
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southfield Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southfield?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southfield is at Farmington Manor Apartments listed at $725.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southfield Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southfield Apartment is $775 at Woodland Arms Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southfield Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southfield is starting from $875 at Woodland Arms Apartments.
What is the most affordable Southfield Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Regal Towers and starts from $1,349.
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.