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property at 20248 Schaefer Hwy

$975

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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20248 Schaefer Hwy

DetroitMI48235
property at 18699 Shaftsbury Ave

$1,000

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18699 Shaftsbury Ave

DetroitMI48219

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property at 22510 Frisbee St

$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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22510 Frisbee St

DetroitMI48219

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Southfield, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Southfield, MI is a Studio unit found at Farmington Manor Apartments in the Middlebelt neighborhood priced from $700. Lincoln Towers Apartments in the Ridgewood Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Southfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Farmington Manor ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$700
Lincoln Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Woodland Arms ApartmentsWe have a clean updated 1 Bedroom Apartment rea...1BR,1BA$775
Pembrook Manor1B/1B1BR,1BA$800
Maple Ridge Apartments1 Brm/1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Oak RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$800
Regal Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$819
Pickford Place Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$835
Terrace Court1 BR/1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$868

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southfield, MI

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southfield area is the $1.14 price per square foot The Legend Model at Legacy Place Apartments - Southfield, MI in the in the Pembroke neighborhood starting from $1,819. The second greatest value Southfield apartment is the Langley Model at Lancaster Hills starting at $1,625 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Northwestern Highway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Legacy Place Apartments - Southfield, MIThe Legend2BR,2BA$1.14
Lancaster HillsLangley2BR,2BA$1.08
The OxleyGarden 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.91
RADIUS AT TEN MILE2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.14
Chateau RivieraHudson 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.08
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Country Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
Regal Towers2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Pembrook Manor1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.14
Farmington Manor ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.13

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Southfield, MI
Population: 73,158

Ranked #492

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Southfield?

There are currently 322 Apartments for Rent in Southfield, MI with pricing that ranges from $599 to $10,000. There are also 159 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southfield ranging from $899 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southfield?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southfield ranges from $899 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,557.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southfield?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southfield range from $973 to $10,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $975 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

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