Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, MI from $950 (43 Rentals)

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property at 2859 E Maple Rd
$1,275

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Base Rent$1,275

Total Monthly Price$1,275
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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Maple Road Townes

1802-1898 E Maple RdBirmingham, MI 48009
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property at 156 N Worth St
$1,550 - $2,200
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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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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property at 437 N Eton St
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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437 N Eton St, Unit 403

437 N Eton St
BirminghamMI48009
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The Baldwin on Chester
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Baldwin on Chester

200 Chester StBirmingham, MI 48009
Senior Living
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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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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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4905 Briarwood LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4905 Briarwood LLC

4905-4909 Briarwood AveRoyal Oak, MI 48073

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property at 1968 Axtell Dr
$1,400 - $1,480
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1968 Axtell Dr

TroyMI48084
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Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Birmingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Birmingham area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Altitude Apartments East priced from $950. Parkview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Downtown Birmingham apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altitude Apartments East1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
4905 Briarwood LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
Oakwood Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,200
Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Altitude West (Altitude RPB, LLC)Altitude West | One Bed | One Bath | Third and ...1BR,1BA$1,400
Somerset ParkAllenby1BR,1BA$1,407
Hartford Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,425
Maple Road Townes1 BR/1 BA TOWNHOUSE1BR,1BA$1,435
The Park on 13 Apartments - Royal Oak, MIOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,449

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Birmingham, MI

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Birmingham apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Lincoln House starting at $1,850 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Birmingham Villas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown 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
Lincoln House2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.85
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
4030 W 13 Mile Rd, Unit B2#4030 W 13 Mile Rd2BR,1BA$1.65
Oakwood Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Somerset ParkAllenby1BR,1BA$1.64
Altitude West (Altitude RPB, LLC)Altitude West | One Bed | One Bath | Third and ...1BR,1BA$1.75
4905 Briarwood LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.71
Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Altitude Apartments East1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, and the greater Detroit area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Birmingham Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Birmingham?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Birmingham is Altitude Apartments East which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Downtown Birmingham costs $1,599.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Birmingham?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Downtown Birmingham that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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