Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southfield Downtown Neighborhood of Southfield, MI from $800 (34 Rentals)

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property at 21865 Coolidge Highway

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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21865 Coolidge Highway

Oak ParkMI48237
property at 20088 Braile St

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20088 Braile St

DetroitMI48219
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Pembrook Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pembrook Manor

20539 Southfield RdDetroit, MI 48235
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Sandstone Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandstone Apartments

12800 W Nine Mile RdOak Park, MI 48237
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Cambridge Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Towers

19101 Evergreen RdDetroit, MI 48219
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Southfield Downtown, Southfield, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southfield Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southfield Downtown area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Pembrook Manor priced from $800. Pickford Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable Southfield Downtown apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pembrook Manor1B/1B1BR,1BA$800
Pickford Place Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$835
Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$888
Lincoln Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Solaire Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$919
The Loop on GreenfieldThe Roosevelt - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$945
The OxleyMid-Rise 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
The Reserve of Southfield1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$995
EVERGREEN PLACE APARTMENTSPARKING LOT VIEW1BR,1BA$1,000
Meadowcrest Senior ApartmentsDeluxe1BR,1BA$1,048

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southfield Downtown, MI

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southfield Downtown area is the $1.05 price per square foot The Townhouse Model at Legacy Place Apartments - Southfield, MI in the in the Pembroke neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Southfield Downtown apartment is the Garden 2 Bedroom Model at The Oxley starting at $1,395 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Pembroke neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southfield Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Legacy Place Apartments - Southfield, MIThe Townhouse4BR,2.5BA$1.05
The OxleyGarden 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.96
Carlyle Tower Apartments - Southfield, MI2 Bed | 2 Bath 1,174 sq. ft.2BR,2BA$1.19
Chateau RivieraMoriarty 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Cambridge TowersIncome-Based 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Oak Park GardensYorkshire2BR,1BA$1.34
The Reserve of Southfield1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$1.33
Pembrook Manor1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.14
The Loop on GreenfieldThe Roosevelt - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Pickford Place Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.33

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southfield Downtown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southfield Downtown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southfield Downtown is under $1,048.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southfield Downtown?

The cheapest apartment in Southfield Downtown is Pembrook Manor which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Southfield Downtown costs $2,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southfield Downtown?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Southfield Downtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southfield Downtown?

Cheap apartments in Southfield Downtown have an average cost of $565 which is $1,635 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southfield Downtown.

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