Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brookline Hills Neighborhood of Berkley, MI from $700 (82 Rentals)

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2575 Catalpa DrBerkley, MI 48072
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Brookline Hills, Berkley, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brookline Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brookline Hills area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+ priced from $868. Marlen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Brookline Hills apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$868
Marlen1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
Devon Park Apartments1 Bedroom 750 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$900
Country Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Altitude Apartments East1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
The Loop on GreenfieldThe Roosevelt - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$960
North Royal Oak ApartmentsOne bedroom-One bathroom1BR,1BA$1,000
PhilamerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,000
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookline Hills, MI

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookline Hills 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 Brookline Hills apartment is the Two Bedroom/Two Bath Model at Corner Place Apartments starting at $1,675 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Fries Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brookline Hills 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
Corner Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.29
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Cambridge SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Country Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
Oakwood Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35
North Royal Oak ApartmentsTwo Bedroom-One bathroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Devon Park Apartments1 Bedroom 750 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$1.20
PhilamerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.35
The Loop on GreenfieldThe Roosevelt - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.40

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Michigan, including Berkley. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brookline Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Brookline Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brookline Hills is under $1,090.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brookline Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Brookline Hills is Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+ which is listed at $868, while the average apartment in Brookline Hills costs $2,015.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brookline Hills?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Brookline Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Brookline Hills?

Cheap apartments in Brookline Hills have an average cost of $106 which is $1,909 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brookline Hills.

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