Farmington Hills Apartments for Rent

About Farmington Hills

Farmington Hills is a suburb of Detroit just 27 miles from the downtown area. You can drive there in about 31 minutes and will have access to several major highways including I-275 and I-696. Smart Bus public transit stops are available throughout the city so you won’t need a car while renting a Farmington Hills apartment. Anyone who needs to travel out of town frequently can get to the airport in about 35 minutes.

There are three health centers in the area including Botsford Hospital, Henry Ford Health System and St. John Providence Park Hospital. Renters can take classes at Oakland County Community College or attend a branch of Wayne University.

You will find lots of excellent shopping options within a few minutes of most Farmington Hills apartments. If you get a membership to the Sam’s Club in the northeast area, you can get a lot of good deals on household supplies and food items. Just over the northwest boundary there are Target and Costco stores along with a movie theater. A few minutes west of Farmington Hill is where you can find the Twelve Oaks Mall.

During August the community hosts a Family Fun Fest with carnival rides, games and animal petting area. There is also a Festival of the Arts celebration which is a good excuse to get kids out of your Farmington Hills apartment so they and participate in hands-on art activities. Adults can enjoy wine tasting and live music.

You can expect to find a good selection of Farmington Hills apartments for rent along Grand River Avenue, many which offer fast access to highway 5. Another area to consider is along West Twelve Mile Road where you can be near the colleges and can get on highway 10 for a short trip to Detroit.

The following chart shows the average rent for an apartment in Farmington Hills, MI and nearby cities: