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Birmingham, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Birmingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Birmingham, MI is a Studio unit found at Amber's Timber Lodges in the Fries Park neighborhood priced from $875. Amber Creek Apartments in the Fries Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Birmingham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amber's Timber LodgesStudioStudio,1BA$875
Amber Creek ApartmentsStudio (Tahoe/Ventura)Studio,1BA$895
Devon Park Apartments1 Bedroom 750 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$900
amber's Broadacre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$945
Woodland Gardens1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$955

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, MI

As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 Birmingham apartment is the Dunkirk Model at Huntley Square starting at $1,770 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Downtown Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for 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
Huntley SquareDunkirk2BR,2BA$1.26
Amber's Starr TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.51
Camelot ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.56
Cranbrook Centre - Southfield, MI1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Arlington Townhomes & ApartmentsPremium 2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.45
Oakwood Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35
Devon Park Apartments1 Bedroom 750 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$1.20
Philamer1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Woodland Gardens1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.48

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Frequently Asked Questions about Birmingham

What type of rentals are currently available in Birmingham?

There are currently 188 Apartments for Rent in Birmingham, MI with pricing that ranges from $875 to $13,000. There are also 68 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Birmingham ranging from $1,000 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Birmingham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Birmingham ranges from $1,000 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,938.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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