Southfield, MI Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,547
1-year change
+3.7%
$55/mo
5-year change
+18.3%
$239/mo
10-year change
+57.4%
$564/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Southfield

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$891/mo0.0%
2016$963/mo+8.1%+8.1%
2017$1,008/mo+4.7%+13.1%
2018$1,088/mo+7.9%+22.1%
2019$1,091/mo+0.3%+22.4%
2020$1,167/mo+7.0%+31.0%
2021$1,265/mo+8.4%+42.0%
2022$1,390/mo+9.9%+56.0%
2023$1,444/mo+3.9%+62.1%
2024$1,497/mo+3.7%+68.0%
2025$1,475/mo-1.5%+65.5%
2026$1,526/mo+3.5%+71.3%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Southfield changed since 2015?

Median rent in Southfield, MI was $901 in 2015-01 and is $1,547 as of 2026-07 — a change of $646 per month over 11 years.

How much has Southfield rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Southfield, MI has changed +18.3% ($239 per month). The current median is $1,547.

What has rent in Southfield done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Southfield, MI has changed +57.4% ($564 per month). It is now $1,547.

Is rent in Southfield going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Southfield, MI has increased +3.7% ($55/mo). Current median: $1,547.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.