Property Management Companies in Southfield, MI

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19managers listed
3.8★average Google rating
$1,539typical rent · +3.7% in a year
46.6%of homes rented
$236,200median home value

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19 property managers in Southfield

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Southfield rental market

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Rent pulse

Typical asking rent$1,539a month in Southfield
1-year change+3.7%county +3.7%
5-year change+17.8%county +19.2%
vs county−$187county typical $1,726

Rents in Southfield are $187 below the Oakland County typical.

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.

12-month momentum

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months: +$55 in all since Oct 2025.

Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.

Rent over time

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,80020222023202420252026
SouthfieldOakland County

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.

City premium over county

Now
−$187
1 year ago
−$180
5 years ago
−$142

Southfield's typical asking rent is $187 (10.8%) below the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.

Oakland County rent ladder

Southfield is number 13 of 16 cities in the county by typical asking rent.

  1. Bloomfield Hills$2,718+7.6%
  2. Birmingham$2,682+4.6%
  3. Royal Oak$1,962+5.0%
  4. Rochester$1,942+2.0%
  5. Troy$1,854+3.4%
  6. Novi$1,832+3.0%
  7. Auburn Hills$1,799+4.8%
  8. Rochester Hills$1,772+0.5%
  9. Northville$1,736+5.6%
  10. Ferndale$1,654+4.6%
  11. Madison Heights$1,565+2.7%
  12. Oak Park$1,540+2.4%
  13. Southfield$1,539+3.7%
  14. Hazel Park$1,521+2.9%
  15. Farmington Hills$1,478+6.3%
  16. Pontiac$1,351+0.2%

Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Berkley, Clawson, Holly, Milford, Oxford, South Lyon, Walled Lake, Wixom. Linked cities have their own page.

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.

Best months to list

Rents here usually rise most in March, April and August, so those are good months to list your rental.

  1. Jan+0.35%
  2. Feb+0.26%
  3. Mar+0.86%
  4. Apr+0.65%
  5. May+0.45%
  6. Jun+0.41%
  7. Jul+0.63%
  8. Aug+1.01%
  9. Sep−0.00%
  10. Oct−0.01%
  11. Nov−0.27%
  12. Dec+0.36%

Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.

Rental income growth calculator

In 1 year at 3.71% (last year's local growth)–
In 5 years at 3.34% a year (5-year local average)–

Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.

Rent in nearby cities

CityTypical rent1 yearManagers
Southfield$1,539+3.7%19
Oak Park$1,540+2.4%5
Birmingham$2,682+4.6%2
Royal Oak$1,962+5.0%11
Farmington Hills$1,478+6.3%12
Ferndale$1,654+4.6%3
Bloomfield Hills$2,718+7.6%5

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.

More local facts for owners

Renters and vacancy

46.6%of homes in Southfield are rented (16,242 households)
Rental vacancy rate
10.8%
County vacancy rate
7.4%
Median rent paid
$1,340
Median home value
$236,200

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.

HUD Fair Market Rents

Studio$1,047
1 bedroom$1,167
2 bedrooms$1,459
3 bedrooms$1,777
4 bedrooms$1,929

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.

Where Southfield managers also work

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Property management in Southfield

Compare the 19 property management companies in Southfield, Oakland County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Oak Park and Detroit, are listed below the local companies.

Zillow's typical asking rent in Southfield is $1,539 (September 2026); +3.7% over the past year and +17.8% over five years. About 46.6% of homes in Southfield are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 10.8% (Census, 2020-2024).

Southfield property management FAQ

How many property management companies are in Southfield?

We list 19 property management companies in Southfield, MI: 18 with an office in the city and 1 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.

What is the typical rent in Southfield?

Zillow's typical asking rent in Southfield was $1,539 a month in September 2026, +3.7% on a year earlier.

When is the best time to list a rental in Southfield?

Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, April and August. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.

How much do property managers charge in Southfield?

Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.

How do you rank the companies?

The default order, Best match, uses each company's Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 2. No company can pay for its position.

Is it free to request quotes?

Yes. Requesting quotes is free for property owners and there is no obligation to hire anyone.

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