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property at 1723 E 14 Mile Rd

$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1723 E 14 Mile Rd, Unit D

1723 E 14 Mile Rd
BirminghamMI48009
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Colonial Court Terraces
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$1,450 - $2,200
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$1,450 - $2,200

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Colonial Court Terraces

36695 Woodward AveBirmingham, MI 48009
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Maple Road Townes
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$1,585
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$1,585

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Maple Road Townes

1802-1898 E Maple RdBirmingham, MI 48009
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property at 437 N Eton St

$1,650

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$1,650

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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437 N Eton St, Unit 403

437 N Eton St
BirminghamMI48009
property at 327 Southfield Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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327 Southfield Rd, Unit #3BS

327 Southfield 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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Merrillwood Collection
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Merrillwood Collection

211 E Merrill StBirmingham, MI 48009
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property at 928 N Adams Rd

$1,650

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928 N Adams Rd, Unit 8

928 N Adams Rd
BirminghamMI48009
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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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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
amber's Broadacre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
Legacy Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
PhilamerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,000
Woodland GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,020
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Amber Court ApartmentsAlberta I1BR,1BA$1,095
Altitude West (Altitude RPB, LLC)One Bedroom | One Bath | Sublease - 10 Month Le...1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, MI

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Birmingham area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2 Bed / 1 Bath Birmingham, Poppleton Park Town... Model at Putney Townhomes in the in the Birmingham Villas neighborhood starting from $1,890. The second greatest value Birmingham apartment is the Chatsworth Model at Huntley Square starting at $2,265 with a $1.42 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 Bed / 1 Bath Birmingham, Poppleton Park Town...2BR,1BA$1.15
Huntley SquareChatsworth3BR,2BA$1.42
Amber Oak Townhomes2 bedroom + den + 2 1/2 bath townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.23
Cranbrook Centre - Southfield, MI2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.40
Amber's Starr TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.51
Camelot ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.45
Residences of TroyTelegraph - 2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Altitude West (Altitude RPB, LLC)One Bedroom | One Bath | Sublease - 10 Month Le...1BR,1BA$1.41
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 $995 at Legacy Manor.

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 $1,100 at Woodland Gardens.

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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