Cheap Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, MI from $815 (77 Rentals)

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property at 2859 E Maple Rd
$1,275

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Base Rent$1,275
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 30
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2859 E Maple Rd, Unit 20

2859 E Maple Rd
BirminghamMI48009
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property at 1715 E 14 Mile Rd
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350
Total Monthly Price$1,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 31
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1715 E 14 Mile Rd, Unit A

1715 E 14 Mile Rd
BirminghamMI48009
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Maple Road Townes
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$1,435 - $1,585

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Base Rent$1,435 - $1,585
Total Monthly Price$1,435 - $1,585
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Maple Road Townes

1802-1898 E Maple RdBirmingham, MI 48009
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property at 156 N Worth St
$1,550 - $2,200
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156 N Worth St

BirminghamMI48009
property at 946 N Adams Rd
$1,595

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Base Rent$1,595
Total Monthly Price$1,595
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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946 N Adams Rd, Unit 3

946 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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Adam's House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Adam's House

520 S Adams RdBirmingham, MI 48009

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Buckingham Square
$1,305 - $1,800

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Base Rent$1,305 - $1,800
Total Monthly Price$1,305 - $1,800
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 9

Buckingham Square

3100 Glouchester AveTroy, MI 48084
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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 Troy neighborhood priced from $895. Amber's Timber Lodges in the Clawson neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. 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
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
Amber Court ApartmentsAlberta I1BR,1BA$1,095
Woodland GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,110
Arlington Townhomes & Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,155
Amber Landing Townhouses and LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, MI

As of September 07, 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 Royal Oak neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Birmingham apartment is the Dover Model at Huntley Square starting at $1,845 with a $1.35 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.
Amber Oak Townhomes2 bedroom + den + 2 1/2 bath townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.23
Huntley SquareDover2BR,2BA$1.35
Corner Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.29
Amber's Starr TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.51
Camelot ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.45
Cranbrook Centre - Southfield, MI1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Oakwood Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
PhilamerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.35
Altitude Apartments East1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58

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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 $950 at Altitude Apartments East.

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 $1,145 at amber's Broadacre 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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