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The Baldwin on Chester
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Baldwin on Chester

200 Chester 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 Apartments in the Fries Park neighborhood priced from $815. 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 ApartmentsAthens- Amber ParkStudio,1BA$815
Amber Creek ApartmentsStudio (Tahoe/Ventura)Studio,1BA$895
Devon Park Apartments1 Bedroom 750 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$900
Amber's Timber LodgesStudioStudio,1BA$925
Altitude Apartments EastAltitude Apartments - One Bedroom (Renovated) *...1BR,1BA$950
amber's Broadacre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
PhilamerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,000
Woodland Gardens1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,025
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, MI

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Birmingham area is the $1.35 price per square foot 2/1.5 Townhome Model at Putney Townhomes in the in the Birmingham Villas neighborhood starting from $2,235. The second greatest value Birmingham apartment is the 2 bedroom + den + 2 1/2 bath townhome Model at Amber Oak Townhomes starting at $1,895 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Downtown Birmingham 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.
Putney Townhomes2/1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Amber Oak Townhomes2 bedroom + den + 2 1/2 bath townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.23
Corner Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Courtview Garden Apartments1 Bedroom/1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.14
Camelot ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.43
Cranbrook Centre - Southfield, MI1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Oakwood Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35
Devon Park Apartments1 Bedroom 750 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$1.20
PhilamerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.35

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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 Apartments listed at $815.

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 $1,010 at Devon Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakwood Villa Apartments and starts from $1,320.

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