Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, MI from $900 (50 Rentals)

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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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property at 487 N Eton St

$1,575

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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487 N Eton St

BirminghamMI48009
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Merrillwood Collection
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Merrillwood Collection

211 E Merrill StBirmingham, MI 48009
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Putney Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Putney Townhomes

1037 Putney StBirmingham, MI 48009
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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. Capri has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here are the most affordable Downtown Birmingham apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altitude Apartments EastAltitude Apartments - One Bedroom (Renovated) *...1BR,1BA$950
Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
ONE11 BIRMINGHAM WEST2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,095
Oakwood Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,180
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Courtview Garden Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Stephan Woods Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Maplecrest Apartments - Birmingham Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,275
Somerset ParkDorchester1BR,1BA$1,317

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Birmingham, MI

As of January 09, 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 Downtown Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Downtown Birmingham apartment is the 1-Bedroom Model at Courtview Garden Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.14 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
Courtview Garden Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1.5BA$1.14
ONE11 BIRMINGHAM WEST2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.10
Huntley SquareAtherton2BR,2BA$1.72
Oakwood Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35
Buckingham Square1 Bedroom Patio/Balcony or W/D1BR,1BA$1.70
Somerset ParkDorchester1BR,1BA$1.65
Maplecrest Apartments - Birmingham Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.76
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71
Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56

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Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, MI

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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Birmingham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Birmingham Apartment is $950 at Altitude Apartments East.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Birmingham Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Birmingham is starting from $1,095 at ONE11 BIRMINGHAM WEST.

What is the most affordable Downtown Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakwood Villa Apartments and starts from $1,320.

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