Commerce Township

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Commerce Township, MI

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Lakeside relaxation just outside of Detroit - in Commerce Township

Suburban Shopping Dining Michigan Lakeside

Located in Oakland County, Commerce Township (or Commerce Charter Township) is a suburban community outside of Detroit. Its terrain is comprised of gentle rolling hills, sweeping farmlands, and many lakes. So many lakes encompass this neighborhood that Detroiters would travel here on vacation to spend their summers lakeside. As development grew, more and more people moved to the township full-time. The 61 year-old teal Commerce Drive-In marquee is famous and a hot spot for pictures.

Residents enjoy numerous amenities like shopping and dining. The Shops at Commerce and Tim Hortons coffee is an excellent place to relax. In nearby Novi, Twelve Oaks Mall has nearly 200 distinct shops and restaurants to experience. Residents can travel to the mall with ease by way of Route 5 – or go beyond that for I-275, I-96, and I-696. Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and Huron Valley Schools service students in the area.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Commerce Township, MI is $1,563 for a studio, $1,771 for one bedroom, $2,322 for two bedrooms, and $2,539 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Commerce Township has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,771/month
862 Sq Ft
House
$2,739/month
1,701 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,370/month
1,522 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Commerce Township, MI

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Proud Lake Recreation Area
  • West Bloomfield Woods and Nature Preserve
  • Lyon Oaks County Park
  • Marshbank Park
  • Alpine Valley at White Lake

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County
  • Bishop International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.