Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Berkley Neighborhood of Berkley, MI from $800 (50 Rentals)

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Catalpa Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Catalpa Lofts

2575 Catalpa DrBerkley, MI 48072
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Hickory Grove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickory Grove

2720-2724 Crooks RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073
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Legacy Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy Manor

2804 Coolidge HwyRoyal Oak, MI 48073
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The Windemere
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Windemere

1125 N Sherman DrRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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3826 Devon Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3826 Devon Rd

3826 Devon RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073
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3828 Devon Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3828 Devon Rd

3828 Devon RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073
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Lincoln Woods
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Woods

14801-14821 Lincoln StOak Park, MI 48237
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Downtown Berkley, Berkley, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Berkley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Berkley area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+ priced from $818. Marlen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Berkley apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$818
Marlen1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Lincoln Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Altitude Apartments EastAltitude Apartments - One Bedroom (Renovated) *...1BR,1BA$950
Amber ApartmentsMediterranean 1- Standard1BR,1BA$959
PhilamerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,000
The Loop on GreenfieldThe Roosevelt - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,010
North Royal Oak ApartmentsOne bedroom-One bathroom1BR,1BA$1,075
VersaillesGodard1BR,1BA$1,075
Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Berkley, MI

As of October 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Berkley apartment is the THE DRAKE Model at The Oaks on Lincoln starting at $1,895 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Ridgewood Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown 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 Oaks on LincolnTHE DRAKE3BR,1.5BA$1.30
Corner PlaceTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Cambridge SquareTwo Bedroom Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.26
LaPlaza Apartments and R.O.C. ApartmentsMelrose2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Camelot ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Lincoln Woods2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Oakwood Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35
PhilamerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.35
Amber ApartmentsMediterranean 1- Standard1BR,1BA$1.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Berkley, Berkley, MI

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Berkley. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Downtown Berkley Neighborhood in Berkley, MI

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Berkley Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Berkley Apartment is $818 at Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Berkley is starting from $1,063 at Highland Towers - Senior Living 55+.

What is the most affordable Downtown Berkley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Berkley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Oaks on Lincoln and starts from $1,895.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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