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  • a dining room with a table and chairs and a living room
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    200 Brookwood Drive, South Lyon, MI 48178
    1 BED $1,295
    2 BEDS $1,563+
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    30791 Jeffrey Court, New Hudson, MI 48165
    1 BED $1,129
    2 BEDS $1,099+
  • a living room with a couch in front of a sliding barn door
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    7063 Chestnut Hills Drive, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
    2 BEDS $2,280+
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    31071 Lakeview Blvd, Wixom, MI 48393
    1 BED $1,305+
    2 BEDS $1,661+
  • a living room with a dining table and a fireplace
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    30951 Stone Ridge Drive, Wixom, MI 48393
    1 BED $910+
    2 BEDS $1,141+
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    30900 Tamarack St, Wixom, MI 48393
    1 BED $849+
    2 BEDS $1,082+
  • a kitchen and living room with a refrigerator and a table
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    48200 W Pontiac Trail Ste 2, Wixom, MI 48393
    1 BED $999
    2 BEDS $1,199
  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and a stainless steel refrigerator
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    321 Williamsen Drive,, Brighton, MI 48116
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    1 BED $1,325
    2 BEDS $1,425
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    4229 Deeside Dr, Brighton, MI 48116
    2 BEDS $1,884+
    3 BEDS $2,099+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    355 Beck Rd, Wixom, MI 48393
    1 BED $992+
    2 BEDS $1,380+
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a table
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    31170 Wellington Drive, Novi, MI 48377
    1 BED $1,099+
    2 BEDS $1,339+
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  • a living room with leather furniture and a fireplace
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    8699 Meadowbrook Drive,, Brighton, MI 48116
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    2 BEDS $1,300
  • a living room with chairs and a fireplace
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    30995 Springlake Blvd, Novi, MI 48377
    1 BED $1,021+
    2 BEDS $1,107+
  • a living room with a desk and chair and a rug
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    150 Maincentre, Northville, MI 48167
    1 BED $2,124+
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  • a living room with a couch and a glass coffee table
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    43355 Cliffside Ct, Novi, MI 48375
    1 BED $1,695+
    2 BEDS $2,295+
    3 BEDS $3,095+
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    43355 Cliffside Ct, Novi, MI 48375
    1 BED $3,595+
    2 BEDS $4,595+
    3 BEDS $5,895
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    43398 Citation, Novi, MI 48375
    1 BED $1,405+
    2 BEDS $1,545+
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  • a house with a white door and a red brick facade
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    880 Panorama Ct, Milford, MI 48381
    3 BEDS $2,200
  • a large living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
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    25300 Constitution, Novi, MI 48375
    1 BED $1,952+
    2 BEDS $2,079+
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  • the gym is equipped with state of the art equipment
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    42101 Fountain Park Dr N, Novi, MI 48375
    1 BED $1,474+
    2 BEDS $1,624
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    42824 Swan Lake Dr, Northville, MI 48167
    1 BED $1,379+
    2 BEDS $1,529+
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    18800 Innsbrook Drive, Northville, MI 48168
    1 BED $1,275+
    2 BEDS $1,425
    3 BEDS $1,700+
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    19200 W Harbour Village, Northville, MI 48167
    1 BED $1,499+
    2 BEDS $1,749+
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    29850 Wexford Blvd., Novi, MI 48377
    2 BEDS $1,862+
    3 BEDS $2,196+
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    2820 Windwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
    1 BED $2,235+
    2 BEDS $1,930+
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South Lyon, MI rent trends

Rental prices in South Lyon, MI have decreased by 1.4% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,336 to $1,317.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,741, the average rent in South Lyon, MI is $1,317.

Average rent in South Lyon, MI

$1,317/mo South Lyon, MI average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent of apartments in South Lyon, MI is $1,317.

    What's the typical rent budget in South Lyon, MI?

    Around 23% of South Lyon’s apartments are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. 77% of apartments are priced between $1,001-$1,500.

    The largest share of rentals in South Lyon, MI (77%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in South Lyon, MI

    77 /100
    Very Walkable
    67 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 77, Bike Score®: 67

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in South Lyon, MI last updated?

    Prices and availability in South Lyon, MI were last updated on 19 Feb 2026.

    What are the best apartments in South Lyon, MI?

    The best apartment in South Lyon, MI is: Brookwood Farms Apartments.

    What is the average rent in South Lyon, MI?

    The average rent in South Lyon, MI is $1,259.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in South Lyon, MI?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in South Lyon, MI is between $1,563 and $1,573.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in South Lyon, MI?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in South Lyon, MI is between $1,295 and $1,573.

    What type of rental buildings are in South Lyon, MI?

    In South Lyon, 20% of the residents are renting compared to 80% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 9% of South Lyon's rentals, 82% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 9% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in South Lyon, MI?

    The average age of rental buildings in South Lyon is 39 years old, with 11% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

    What apartment floorplans are common in South Lyon, MI?

    Rental apartments in South Lyon come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 0% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 48% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 50% of all rentals in South Lyon. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

    Living in South Lyon, MI

    Just 20 miles northwest of Detroit is the small town of South Lyon, MI. This charming town is a place where many people rent if they work in the downtown Detroit area, but want access to a highly rated school system, a lovely downtown area with shops, and many fun landmarks around town. That includes the "Witches Hat," a fun building better known as Queen Anne's Depot, which is now a museum. Overall, the area is densely suburban with lots of beautiful trees and parks for renters to explore. Specifically, some of the main parks that renters visit for recreation include McHattie Park; Volunteer Park; and Paul F. Baker Memorial Park, which has a gorgeous gazebo and green spaces for children to run around.

    Renting in South Lyon, MI

    Renters make up only around 20% of the population in South Lyon. That said, there are still many modern and well-appointed rental apartments to choose from. Many of the most popular rental apartments are near the historic downtown area with shops and small restaurants. And, most of the rental apartments have competitive amenities, such as pools, fitness centers and clubhouses for renters to utilize. Meanwhile, inside each rental apartment, there are often luxury amenities, like granite countertops, vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors.

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    Shopping in South Lyon, MI

    There are plenty of local boutiques and small shops for renters to explore along the historic downtown area of South Lyon, which is at the corner of Lafayette Street and 10 Mile Road. As such, it's a fun place for renters to grab a bite to eat and shop at a variety of unique "mom-and-pop" shops. There are also other shopping plazas around town that are mainly off of Lafayette Street that runs north and south through town. One of the shopping plazas near rental homes is Gateway Commons, which has a drugstore and a Mexican restaurant. Otherwise, for grocery stores near rental apartments, the choices are Busch's Fresh Food Market, Greener Pastures Market and two different Krogers.

    Transportation in South Lyon, MI

    In this densely suburban area, most renters own cars to get around. Alternatively, there's also public transportation available in town that makes it easy to get to Detroit or Ann Arbor, which is about 20 miles away. The Oakland County Transit runs the fixed-route buses that go all over South Lyon with connections into the bigger cities. There's also a "People's Express" that operates for free in South Lyon, mainly to get seniors around town to doctor's appointments and daily necessities. Finally, for air travel, the best option is the Detroit Metropolitan International Airport, which is only 41 miles away from the middle of South Lyon.

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