Home to one of the largest concentrations of commercial office space in Michigan, Southfield sits just 15 miles northwest of downtown Detroit. The city houses over 27 million square feet of office space, with more than 100 Fortune 500 companies maintaining a presence here. Houses for rent in Southfield provide convenient access to major employment centers via the Lodge Freeway (M-10) and I-696. The city's established neighborhoods, particularly around the Civic Center and along Evergreen Road, feature well-maintained single-family rental homes and townhouses nestled among tree-lined streets. Rental houses in these areas offer easy access to the Southfield City Centre's diverse dining and shopping destinations. The city's strategic location at the intersection of major highways makes for efficient commutes throughout Metro Detroit. Residents can enjoy 775 acres of parks and nature preserves, including the scenic Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve with its walking trails and native wildlife, and Beech Woods Park, which features recreational facilities and wooded paths.