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2575 Catalpa DrBerkley, MI 48072
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Cheapest Available Berkley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Berkley, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+ in the West Side neighborhood priced from $803. Marlen in the Forest Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Berkley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$803
Marlen1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Amber's Timber LodgesStudioStudio,1BA$875
Solaire Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$919
Philamer1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$975
Elmsleigh ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$980
The Loop on GreenfieldThe Roosevelt - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$980
Woodland Gardens1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$985
The Reserve of Southfield1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$995
Altitude Apartments East ( Ferndale 28 LLC)Altitude Apartments - One Bedroom (Renovated) *...1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkley, MI

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Berkley area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2 bedroom + den + 2 1/2 bath townhome Model at Amber Oak Townhomes in the in the Downtown Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Berkley apartment is the Garden 3 Bedroom Model at The Oxley starting at $1,480 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Pembroke neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Berkley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Amber Oak Townhomes2 bedroom + den + 2 1/2 bath townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.23
The OxleyGarden 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.00
The Oaks on LincolnTHE DRAKE3BR,1.5BA$1.30
Huntley SquareDunkirk2BR,2BA$1.26
Carlyle Tower Apartments - Southfield, MI2 Bed | 2 Bath 1,259 sq. ft.2BR,2BA$1.15
Cambridge SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
Coach House ApartmentsCoventry1BR,1BA$1.26
Rochester House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Elmsleigh ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Philamer1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.32

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Getting Around Berkley, MI

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Berkley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Berkley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Berkley is at Amber's Timber Lodges listed at $875.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Berkley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Berkley Apartment is $803 at Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Berkley is starting from $1,025 at The Oxley.

What is the most affordable Berkley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Berkley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Oxley and starts from $1,480.

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