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

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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444 Chester St, Unit 413

444 Chester St
BirminghamMI48009
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The Baldwin on Chester
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Baldwin on Chester

200 Chester StBirmingham, MI 48009
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Merrillwood Collection
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Merrillwood Collection

211 E Merrill StBirmingham, MI 48009
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hartford Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,425
Lincoln House2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,850
Edgewood Court North2 BTH2BR,1BA$2,115
555 Luxury ApartmentsThe Crestmont1BR,1BA$2,596
The Forefront Birmingham1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
555 Luxury ApartmentsThe Legacy3BR,2BA$3.48
Edgewood Court North2 BTH2BR,1.5BA$1.92
Lincoln House2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.85
The Forefront Birmingham2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$5.26
166 W Lincoln St166 W Lincoln St2BR,1BA$2.18
Hartford Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,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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