
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, MI from $950 (43 Rentals)
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1177 Chapin Ave

Maplecrest Apartments

Stephan Woods Apartments

2859 E Maple Rd, Unit 20

1715 E 14 Mile Rd, Unit A

355 E 14 Mile

630 Ann St
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Maple Road Townes

166 W Lincoln St

156 N Worth St

946 N Adams Rd, Unit 3

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437 N Eton St, Unit 403

Eton Square Apartments & Townhomes
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Adam's House

35300 Woodward Ave

Merrillwood Collection

1682 Graefield Rd

Altitude Apartments East

Parkview Apartments
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Oakwood Villa Apartments

Huntley Square

Capri

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Buckingham Square

Somerset Park

Altitude West (Altitude RPB, LLC)

The Park on 13 Apartments - Royal Oak, MI

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4030 W 13 Mile Rd, Unit B2#
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Metropolitan 13 Flats

Harvard Lofts ^ (Harvard 13 LLC)

Amber's Leafdale Apartments

Royal Oak Crossings at 13 Mile

ONE11 RESIDENCES - ROYAL OAK

4905 Briarwood LLC

Courtview Garden Apartments

3220 Shenandoah Dr
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1942 Axtell Dr

3800 Normandy Rd

1968 Axtell Dr
Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Birmingham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Birmingham Studio Apartments | $1,642 | $1,085 | $2,379 |
| Downtown Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,145 | $1,050 | $5,300 |
| Downtown Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,302 | $1,240 | $6,400 |
| Downtown Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,247 | $1,340 | $6,412 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, MI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altitude Apartments East | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Parkview Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| 4905 Briarwood LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Oakwood Villa Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Capri | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Altitude West (Altitude RPB, LLC) | Altitude West | One Bed | One Bath | Third and ... | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Somerset Park | Allenby | 1BR,1BA | $1,407 |
| Hartford Place | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Maple Road Townes | 1 BR/1 BA TOWNHOUSE | 1BR,1BA | $1,435 |
| The Park on 13 Apartments - Royal Oak, MI | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Oak Townhomes | 2 bedroom + den + 2 1/2 bath townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.23 |
| Lincoln House | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Parkview Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 4030 W 13 Mile Rd, Unit B2# | 4030 W 13 Mile Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Oakwood Villa Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Somerset Park | Allenby | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Altitude West (Altitude RPB, LLC) | Altitude West | One Bed | One Bath | Third and ... | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 4905 Briarwood LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Capri | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Altitude Apartments East | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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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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