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Woodland Ridge
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Woodland Ridge

11049 Quail Hollow CtSouth Lyon, MI 48178
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford Manor Apartments

1245 Oxford Manor CtSouth Lyon, MI 48178
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South Lyon, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South Lyon, MI

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the South Lyon, MI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for South Lyon Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Pinehurst$2,047$99922

Cheapest Available South Lyon Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Lyon, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Waterview Farms Apartments in the Liberty Park neighborhood priced from $965. Kensington Park Apartments in the Pinehurst neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Lyon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterview Farms Apartments1x1 693sf1BR,1BA$965
Kensington Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
The Springs Apartment HomesVerbena1BR,1BA$1,026
Waters Edge Apartments1BDRM 1BATH1BR,1BA$1,039
Lexington Manor1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lyon, MI and Nearby

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Lyon area is the $1.56 price per square foot 3B Model at Encore at Lake Forest Trail in the in the Downtown Brighton neighborhood starting from $2,697. The second greatest value South Lyon apartment is the Renovated 3 bed / 1 Bath South Lyon Townhome *... Model at Donovan Townhomes starting at $1,595 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Pinehurst neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Lyon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Encore at Lake Forest Trail3B3BR,2.5BA$1.56
Donovan TownhomesRenovated 3 bed / 1 Bath South Lyon Townhome *...3BR,1BA$1.48
Meadowood Park of WixomBerkshire2BR,2BA$1.47
Rickett Road ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Waters Edge Apartments2BD 1BATH Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.47
Kensington Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.49
Portsmouth ApartmentsPeony1BR,1BA$1.55
Waterview Farms Apartments1x1 693sf1BR,1BA$1.39
Town & Country Apartments - Wixom, MIAres1BR,1BA$1.58
The Village ApartmentsPrimrose1BR,1BA$1.54

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Getting Around South Lyon, MI

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lyon Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Lyon Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Lyon Apartment is $872 at The Village Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Lyon Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Lyon is starting from $1,110 at Waterview Farms Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Lyon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Lyon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Donovan Townhomes and starts from $1,595.

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