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Berkley, MI Local Guide

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
Devon Park Apartments1 Bedroom 750 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$900
Solaire Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$919

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkley, MI

As of June 23, 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
Carlyle Tower Apartments - Southfield, MI3 Bed | 2 Bath 1,335 sq. ft.3BR,2BA$1.20
Corner PlaceTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.26
Cambridge SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Oakwood Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Coach House ApartmentsBristol1BR,1BA$1.11
Devon Park Apartments1 Bedroom 750 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$1.20
Philamer1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Berkley

What type of rentals are currently available in Berkley?

There are currently 280 Apartments for Rent in Berkley, MI with pricing that ranges from $799 to $8,589. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Berkley ranging from $1,000 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Berkley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Berkley ranges from $1,000 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,011.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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