
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, MI from $1,000 (30 Rentals)
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Stephan Woods Apartments

Maplecrest Apartments

355 E 14 Mile Rd

1723 E 14 Mile Rd, Unit D

1723 E 14 Mile Rd, Unit Manors of Birmingham

630 Ann St
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166 W Lincoln St

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Maple Road Townes

946 N Adams Rd, Unit 3

437 N Eton St, Unit 403

1620 Graefield Rd
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The Baldwin on Chester

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1727 E 14 Mile Rd

Adam's House

Merrillwood Collection
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ONE11 BIRMINGHAM WEST

35300 Woodward Ave

Chloe Park

One11 Residences

Somerset Park

Buckingham Square

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1880 Axtell Dr
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 | $1,642 | $1,085 | $2,379 |
| East Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,313 | $1,200 | $4,900 |
| East Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,289 | $1,555 | $6,400 |
| East Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,295 | $2,240 | $6,412 |
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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 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. 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 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Hartford Place | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Eton Square Apartments & Townhomes | Devonshire | 1BR,1BA | $1,490 |
| Buckingham Square | 2 bedroom 2 bath 1st floor | 2BR,2BA | $1,555 |
| Maple Road Townes | 2 BR/1 BA TOWNHOME | 2BR,1BA | $1,585 |
| ONE11 BIRMINGHAM WEST | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Somerset Park | Lancaster II | 2BR,2BA | $1,697 |
| Lincoln House | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Birmingham, MI
As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the East 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 East Birmingham apartment is the Clarendon Model at Somerset Park starting at $2,240 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Troy 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 Bed / 1 Bath Birmingham, Poppleton Park Town... | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Somerset Park | Clarendon | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Buckingham Square | 2 bedroom 2 bath 1st floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Lincoln House | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| ONE11 BIRMINGHAM WEST | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 166 W Lincoln St | 166 W Lincoln St | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Maple Road Townes | 2 BR/1 BA TOWNHOME | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Maplecrest Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Hartford Place | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Stephan Woods Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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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 $1,555 at Buckingham Square.
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