Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, MI from $900 (47 Rentals)

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property at 1723 E 14 Mile Rd

$1,350

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$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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$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
property at 327 Southfield Rd

$1,800

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$1,800
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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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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$1,650
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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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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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 Parkview Apartments priced from $1,050. Altitude West (Altitude RPB, LLC) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Downtown Birmingham apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Altitude West (Altitude RPB, LLC)One Bedroom | One Bath | Sublease - 10 Month Le...1BR,1BA$1,125
Stephan Woods Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Maplecrest Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
Metropolitan 13 Flats2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,399
Hartford Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,425
Adam's House1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Birmingham, MI

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown 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
Somerset ParkClarendon3BR,2BA$1.66
Buckingham Square2 bedroom 2 bath 1st floor2BR,2BA$1.55
ONE11 BIRMINGHAM WEST2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.70
Parkview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Colonial Court Terraces2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.77
Eton Square Apartments & TownhomesDevonshire1BR,1BA$1.75
Altitude West (Altitude RPB, LLC)One Bedroom | One Bath | Sublease - 10 Month Le...1BR,1BA$1.41

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, MI

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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 $1,050 at Parkview Apartments.

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 $1,399 at Metropolitan 13 Flats.

What is the most affordable Downtown Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Birmingham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Colonial Court Terraces and starts from $2,100.

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