
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, MI from $1,000 (32 Rentals)
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Stephan Woods Apartments

Maplecrest Apartments - Birmingham Apartments

355 E 14 Mile Rd

Maple Road Townes

1109 Derby Rd

Hartford Place

166 W Lincoln St
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946 N Adams Rd, Unit 3

Lincoln House

880 N Adams Rd, Unit 6

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1620 Graefield Rd

Putney Townhomes

771-773 Henrietta St

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150 Bird Ave

1727 E 14 Mile Rd

Merrillwood Collection

1205 E 14 Mile Rd

648 E Lincoln St

ONE11 BIRMINGHAM WEST

Chloe Park
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755 Emmons Ave

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1890 Axtell Dr, Unit 5

Buckingham Square

Somerset Park

1840 Axtell Dr, Unit 1

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3551 W 14 Mile Rd
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East Birmingham, Birmingham, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Birmingham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Birmingham Studio Apartments | $1,045 | $1,045 | $1,045 |
| East Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,556 | $1,200 | $5,500 |
| East Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,147 | $1,465 | $6,900 |
| East Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,600 | $2,488 | $2,815 |
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Cheapest Available East Birmingham Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Birmingham area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Stephan Woods Apartments priced from $1,250. Maplecrest Apartments - Birmingham Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable East Birmingham apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephan Woods Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Maplecrest Apartments - Birmingham Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Somerset Park | Allenby | 1BR,1BA | $1,342 |
| Maple Road Townes | 1 BR/1 BA APARTMENT | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Hartford Place | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Buckingham Square | 2 bedroom 1 bath 2nd floor | 2BR,1BA | $1,465 |
| Lincoln House | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,690 |
| ONE11 BIRMINGHAM WEST | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Birmingham, MI
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Birmingham area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2/1 townhome Model at Putney Townhomes in the in the Birmingham Villas neighborhood starting from $1,890. The second greatest value East Birmingham apartment is the Lancaster II Model at Somerset Park starting at $1,718 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Birmingham Villas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putney Townhomes | 2/1 townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Somerset Park | Lancaster II | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Buckingham Square | 2 bedroom 2 bath 2nd floor w/ W/D | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Lincoln House | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| ONE11 BIRMINGHAM WEST | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 166 W Lincoln St | 166 W Lincoln St | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 1890 Axtell Dr, Unit 5 | 1890 Axtell Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Maplecrest Apartments - Birmingham Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Hartford Place | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Maple Road Townes | 1 BR/1 BA APARTMENT | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Birmingham Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Birmingham Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Birmingham Apartment is $1,250 at Stephan Woods Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Birmingham Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Birmingham is starting from $1,465 at Buckingham Square.
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