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19309 Avon Ave

DetroitMI48219

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pickford Place Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$800
Pembrook Manor1B/1B1BR,1BA$800
The Loop on GreenfieldThe Carson - Studio 1 BathStudio,1BA$825
Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$843
Lincoln Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southfield Downtown, MI

As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southfield Downtown area is the $1.02 price per square foot Bradbury 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Chateau Riviera in the in the Polo Heights neighborhood starting from $1,829. The second greatest value Southfield Downtown apartment is the The Legend Model at Legacy Place Apartments - Southfield, MI starting at $1,819 with a $1.14 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.
Chateau RivieraBradbury 3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
Legacy Place Apartments - Southfield, MIThe Legend2BR,2BA$1.14
The Oaks on LincolnThe Drake (3BR / 1.5BA)3BR,1.5BA$1.30
The OxleyGarden 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.83
Carlyle Tower Apartments - Southfield, MI3 Bed | 2 Bath 1,335 sq. ft.3BR,2BA$1.20
North Park Place Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.20
Cambridge TowersIncome-Based 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Renaissance VillageThe Lafayette2BR,1BA$1.18
Pembrook Manor1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.14
Pickford Place Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southfield Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Southfield Downtown?

There are currently 52 Apartments for Rent in Southfield Downtown, MI with pricing that ranges from $825 to $2,555. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southfield Downtown ranging from $900 to $3,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southfield Downtown ranges from $900 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,569.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southfield Downtown range from $973 to $2,389, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $975 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,275 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,215.

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