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Colonial Court Terraces
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$1,450 - $2,200
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Colonial Court Terraces

36695 Woodward AveBirmingham, MI 48009
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property at 946 N Adams Rd

$1,675

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$1,675
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 25

946 N Adams Rd, Unit 3

946 N Adams Rd
BirminghamMI48009
property at 880 N Adams Rd

$1,695

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880 N Adams Rd, Unit 6

880 N Adams Rd
BirminghamMI48009
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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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ONE11 BIRMINGHAM WEST
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

ONE11 BIRMINGHAM WEST

2101 E Maple RdBirmingham, MI 48009
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Chloe Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chloe Park

2711-2737 E Maple RdBirmingham, MI 48009
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One11 Residences
2 Bedroom Apartments

One11 Residences

2555 E Maple RdBirmingham, MI 48009

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4308 W 13 Mile Rd, Unit #1
$1,095
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4308 W 13 Mile Rd, Unit #1

4308 W 13 Mile RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073
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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 Creek Apartments in the Oak Run neighborhood priced from $895. Devon Park Apartments in the Nordwood Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Birmingham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amber Creek ApartmentsStudio (Tahoe/Ventura)Studio,1BA$895
Devon Park Apartments1 Bedroom 750 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$900
Amber's Timber LodgesMini FlatsStudio,1BA$925
Altitude Apartments East1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
amber's Broadacre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
PhilamerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,000
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
Amber Court ApartmentsAlberta I1BR,1BA$1,095
3826 Devon Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, MI

As of June 08, 2026 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 Apartments starting at $1,675 with a $1.29 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 Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.29
Amber's Starr TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.51
The Cloisters Townhouses2 BED, 1.5 BATH TOWNHOUSE2BR,1.5BA$1.52
Camelot ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.43
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Oakwood Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
1890 Axtell Dr, Unit 51890 Axtell Dr1BR,1BA$1.50
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 Creek Apartments listed at $895.

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 Amber Creek Apartments and starts from $1,575.

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