
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, MI from $900 (13 Rentals)
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355 E 14 Mile

630 Ann St

Hartford Place

166 W Lincoln St

Lincoln House
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444 Chester St
West Birmingham, Birmingham, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Birmingham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Birmingham Studio Apartments | $1,642 | $1,085 | $2,379 |
| West Birmingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,368 | $1,200 | $3,950 |
| West Birmingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,055 | $1,850 | $5,000 |
| West Birmingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,293 | $6,175 | $6,412 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, MI.
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Cheapest Available West Birmingham Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Birmingham area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Hartford Place priced from $1,425. Lincoln House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable West Birmingham apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Place | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Lincoln House | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Edgewood Court North | 2 BTH | 2BR,1BA | $2,115 |
| 555 Luxury Apartments | The Crestmont | 1BR,1BA | $2,596 |
| The Forefront Birmingham | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Birmingham, MI
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Birmingham area is the $3.48 price per square foot The Legacy Model at 555 Luxury Apartments in the in the Birmingham Villas neighborhood starting from $6,175. The second greatest value West Birmingham apartment is the 2 BTH Model at Edgewood Court North starting at $2,115 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Birmingham Villas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Birmingham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 555 Luxury Apartments | The Legacy | 3BR,2BA | $3.48 |
| Edgewood Court North | 2 BTH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.92 |
| Lincoln House | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| The Forefront Birmingham | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $5.26 |
| 166 W Lincoln St | 166 W Lincoln St | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Hartford Place | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Birmingham Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Birmingham?
The cheapest apartment in West Birmingham is Hartford Place which is listed at $1,425, while the average apartment in West Birmingham costs $2,115.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 West Birmingham that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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