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The Baldwin on Chester
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Baldwin on Chester

200 Chester StBirmingham, MI 48009
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355 E 14 Mile Rd
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355 E 14 Mile Rd

355 E 14 Mile RdBirmingham, MI 48009
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Hartford Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hartford Place

650 Ann StBirmingham, MI 48009
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Merrillwood Collection
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Merrillwood Collection

211 E Merrill StBirmingham, MI 48009
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Birmingham, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Birmingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Birmingham, MI is a Studio unit found at Amber's Timber Lodges in the Fries Park neighborhood priced from $875. Amber Creek Apartments in the Fries Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Birmingham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amber's Timber LodgesStudioStudio,1BA$875
Amber Creek ApartmentsStudio (Tahoe/Ventura)Studio,1BA$895
Devon Park Apartments1 Bedroom 750 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$900
amber's Broadacre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$945
Philamer1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$975
Altitude Apartments East ( Ferndale 28 LLC)Altitude Apartments - One Bedroom (Renovated) *...1BR,1BA$995
Woodland Gardens1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,030
Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
Woodward Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,095
Amber Landing Townhouses and LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, MI

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Birmingham 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 Birmingham apartment is the Two Bedroom/Two Bath Model at Corner Place starting at $1,640 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Fries Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Birmingham 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 PlaceTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.26
Amber's Starr TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.51
Camelot ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.56
Cranbrook Centre - Southfield, MI1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Oakwood Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Kensington At Beverly HillsDoheny1BR,1BA$1.56
Devon Park Apartments1 Bedroom 750 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$1.20
Philamer1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Birmingham, MI

Ranked #41

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around Birmingham, MI

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Birmingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Birmingham?

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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Birmingham Apartment is $900 at Devon Park Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Birmingham is starting from $1,140 at Oakwood Villa Apartments.

What is the most affordable Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Amber Creek Apartments and starts from $1,575.

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