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    200 Brookwood Drive, South Lyon, MI 48178
    1 BED $1,315+
    2 BEDS $1,597+
    3 BEDS $1,784
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    30791 Jeffrey Court, New Hudson, MI 48165
    1 BED $1,100+
    2 BEDS $1,279
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    57715 Grand River Ave, New Hudson, MI 48165
    1 BED $1,450
    2 BEDS $1,655
    3 BEDS $1,830
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    7063 Chestnut Hills Drive, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
    2 BEDS $2,350+
    3 BEDS $2,700+
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    11317 East Shore Drive, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
    4 BEDS $2,500
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    31071 Lakeview Blvd, Wixom, MI 48393
    1 BED $1,403+
    2 BEDS $1,660+
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    30951 Stone Ridge Drive, Wixom, MI 48393
    1 BED $1,074+
    2 BEDS $1,159+
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    30900 Tamarack St, Wixom, MI 48393
    1 BED $903+
    2 BEDS $1,130+
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    48200 W Pontiac Trail Ste 2, Wixom, MI 48393
    1 BED $1,099
    2 BEDS $1,249+
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    115 North Church Street, Brighton, MI 48116
    5 BEDS $3,400
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    321 Williamsen Drive,, Brighton, MI 48116
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    1 BED $1,325+
    2 BEDS $1,505
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    4229 Deeside Dr, Brighton, MI 48116
    2 BEDS $2,265+
    3 BEDS $2,428+
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    355 Beck Rd, Wixom, MI 48393
    1 BED $1,059+
    2 BEDS $1,399+
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    31170 Wellington Drive, Novi, MI 48377
    1 BED $1,079+
    2 BEDS $1,459+
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    8699 Meadowbrook Drive,, Brighton, MI 48116
    1 BED $1,195+
    2 BEDS $1,345
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    30995 Springlake Blvd, Novi, MI 48377
    1 BED $1,021+
    2 BEDS $1,051+
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    2063 Shearwater Circle, Commerce Township, MI 48390
    2 BEDS $2,250
    3 BEDS $2,699
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    150 Maincentre, Northville, MI 48167
    1 BED $1,910+
    2 BEDS $2,262+
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    43355 Cliffside Ct, Novi, MI 48375
    1 BED $1,795+
    2 BEDS $2,245+
    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
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    43398 Citation, Novi, MI 48375
    1 BED $1,415+
    2 BEDS $1,565+
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    25300 Constitution, Novi, MI 48375
    1 BED $1,736+
    2 BEDS $2,151+
    3 BEDS $2,582+
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    25300 Constitution, Novi, MI 48375
    1 BED $1,736+
    2 BEDS $2,151+
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    42101 Fountain Park Dr N, Novi, MI 48375
    1 BED $1,474+
    2 BEDS $1,624+
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    41745 Midtown Circle, Novi, MI 48375
    2 BEDS $2,549
    3 BEDS $3,350
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Average rent in South Lyon, MI

$1,359/mo South Lyon, MI average rental price, May 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in South Lyon, MI is $1,359.

    South Lyon, MI apartment rent ranges

    Around 15% of South Lyon’s apartments are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. 84% of apartments are priced between $1,001-$1,500.

    South Lyon, MI rent trends

    Check out the average rent prices in South Lyon by neighborhood.

    Compared to the national average rent of $1,761, the average rent in South Lyon, MI is $1,359.

    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 15 Jun 2025.

    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 $1,272.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in South Lyon, MI?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in South Lyon, MI is between $1,315 and $1,395.

    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 $1,597 and $1,677.

    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 age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in South Lyon are about 39 years old, on average. Of these, 11% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

    What apartment floorplans are common in South Lyon, MI?

    Studio apartments in South Lyon are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 48% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 50% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more 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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