Studio Apartment Rent in Southfield, MI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Southfield, Michigan as of July 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $1,533 and +13% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Southfield
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Southfield
Compare Southfield's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Michigan
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trenton | $584 |
| 2 | Flint | $680 |
| 3 | Bay City | $730 |
| 4 | Saginaw | $740 |
| 5 | Muskegon | $750 |
| 6 | Marquette | $760 |
| 7 | Niles | $770 |
| 8 | Battle Creek | $800 |
| 9 | Kalamazoo | $804 |
| 10 | Jackson | $805 |
| 11 | Monroe | $810 |
| 12 | Mount Pleasant | $810 |
| 13 | Grand Blanc | $830 |
| 14 | Mount Clemens | $830 |
| 15 | Port Huron | $830 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Michigan
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester | $2,193 |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $1,493 |
| 3 | Birmingham | $1,490 |
| 4 | West Bloomfield | $1,355 |
| 5 | Bloomfield Hills | $1,350 |
| 6 | Commerce Township | $1,330 |
| 7 | Northville | $1,320 |
| 8 | Troy | $1,290 |
| 9 | Novi | $1,290 |
| 10 | Canton | $1,250 |
| 11 | Rochester Hills | $1,240 |
| 12 | New Hudson | $1,240 |
| 13 | Grosse Pointe Park | $1,240 |
| 14 | Farmington Hills | $1,220 |
| 15 | Oak Park | $1,190 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Southfield.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Southfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redford, MI | 5.2 mi | $1,155 | +$35 (+3%) |
| Berkley, MI | 6.2 mi | $1,170 | +$50 (+4%) |
| Birmingham, MI | 6.2 mi | $1,490 | +$370 (+33%) |
| Oak Park, MI | 6.2 mi | $1,190 | +$70 (+6%) |
| Farmington Hills, MI | 7.4 mi | $1,220 | +$100 (+9%) |
| Bloomfield Hills, MI | 8.4 mi | $1,350 | +$230 (+21%) |
| Royal Oak, MI | 8.6 mi | $1,180 | +$60 (+5%) |
| Ferndale, MI | 9.5 mi | $1,060 | $-60 (-5%) |
| Livonia, MI | 10.1 mi | $1,130 | +$10 (+1%) |
| West Bloomfield, MI | 10.3 mi | $1,355 | +$235 (+21%) |
| Troy, MI | 10.5 mi | $1,290 | +$170 (+15%) |
| Garden City, MI | 11.3 mi | $960 | $-160 (-14%) |
Studio rent in Southfield — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Southfield?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Southfield, Michigan is $1,120 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $1,533.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Southfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,800 ($3,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Southfield expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Southfield's studio median of $1,120 is +13% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 36th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Southfield rank for studio rent in Michigan?
Among the 88 cities in Michigan with studio data, Southfield ranks #62 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Southfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Ferndale ($1,060), Garden City ($960).