Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottage Homes Neighborhood of Berkley, MI from $800 (22 Rentals)

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Catalpa Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Catalpa Lofts

2575 Catalpa DrBerkley, MI 48072
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Legacy Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy Manor

2804 Coolidge HwyRoyal Oak, MI 48073
  • Utilities Included

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Cottage Homes, Berkley, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cottage Homes Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cottage Homes area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Altitude Apartments East priced from $950. Philamer has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Cottage Homes apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altitude Apartments East1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
PhilamerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,000
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Amber Court ApartmentsAlberta I1BR,1BA$1,095
Oakwood Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage Homes, MI

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottage Homes area is the $1.89 price per square foot 3 Bed 3.5 Baths Model at Philips Rowhomes in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Cottage Homes apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Camelot Apartments starting at $1,570 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Fries Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottage Homes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Philips Rowhomes3 Bed 3.5 Baths3BR,3.5BA$1.89
Camelot ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.43
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Oakwood Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Harvard House ApartmentsF1PR1BR,1BA$1.51
Altitude West (Altitude RPB, LLC)Altitude Apartments West - One Bedroom *THIRD M...1BR,1BA$1.75
Metropolitan 13 Flats2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.79
PhilamerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.35
Amber Court ApartmentsAlberta I1BR,1BA$1.82
Altitude Apartments East1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cottage Homes, Berkley, MI

Ranked #11

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottage Homes Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottage Homes Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottage Homes Apartment is $950 at Altitude Apartments East.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cottage Homes is starting from $1,100 at Philamer.

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