
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, MI from $800 (86 Rentals)
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271 W Maple Rd

Stephan Woods Apartments

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Maple Road Townes

355 E 14 Mile Rd

630 ANN St

Hartford Place

Colonial Court Terraces

1109 Derby Rd
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166 W Lincoln St

Lincoln House

Eton Square Apartments & Townhomes

The Baldwin on Chester

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150 Bird Ave

156 N Worth St

ONE11 BIRMINGHAM WEST

Merrillwood Collection

487 N Eton St, Unit B 6, Unit B 6
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1205 E 14 Mile Rd

Amber Creek Apartments

Devon Park Apartments

Amber's Timber Lodges

Altitude Apartments East

amber's Broadacre Apartments

Amber Apartments

The Village of Royal Oak Senior Living 55+

Philamer

3214 Greenfield Rd
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Oakwood Villa Apartments

Parkview Apartments

2808 W 13 Mile Rd

Capri

Amber Court Apartments

Huntley Square

Woodland Gardens

Woodward Court Apartments

Arlington Townhomes & Apartments

Amber Corners South Apartments
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Medford Place Apartments

Somerset Park

Camelot Apartments

Kensington At Beverly Hills

Buckingham Square

Cranbrook Centre - Southfield, MI

Altitude West (Altitude RPB, LLC)

The Cloisters Townhouses

Corner Place Apartments
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Birmingham, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Birmingham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Birmingham Studio Apartments | $1,062 | $895 | $1,245 |
| Cheap Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,825 | $900 | $5,300 |
| Cheap Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,132 | $977 | $6,900 |
| Cheap Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,715 | $1,420 | $10,000+ |
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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 Downtown Troy 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Creek Apartments | Studio (Tahoe/Ventura) | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Devon Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 750 Sq Ft | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Amber's Timber Lodges | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Altitude Apartments East | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| amber's Broadacre Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| Philamer | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Parkview Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Capri | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Amber Court Apartments | Alberta I | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| The Winston Apartments | The Devon - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, MI
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Birmingham area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2/1 townhome Model at Putney Townhomes in the in the Birmingham Villas neighborhood starting from $1,890. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putney Townhomes | 2/1 townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Amber Oak Townhomes | 2 bedroom + den + 2 1/2 bath townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.23 |
| Corner Place Apartments | Two Bedroom/Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Amber's Starr Townhouses | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| Cranbrook Centre - Southfield, MI | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Parkview Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Oakwood Villa Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Devon Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 750 Sq Ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Philamer | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Capri | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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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 Oakwood Villa Apartments and starts from $1,320.
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