Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, MI from $900 (18 Rentals)

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property at 954 Chester St

$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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954 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
Senior Living
  • Utilities Included

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Merrillwood Collection
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Merrillwood Collection

211 E Merrill StBirmingham, MI 48009
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property at 444 Chester St

$2,250 - $2,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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444 Chester St

BirminghamMI48009

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West Birmingham, Birmingham, MI Local Guide

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. Colonial Court Terraces has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,450. 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
Colonial Court TerracesTownhouse2BR,1BA$1,450
Lincoln House2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,690
Edgewood Court North2 BTH2BR,1BA$1,975
555 Luxury ApartmentsThe Crestmont1BR,1BA$2,713

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Birmingham, MI

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Birmingham area is the $1.77 price per square foot Townhouse Model at Colonial Court Terraces in the in the West Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,945. The second greatest value West Birmingham apartment is the 2 BTH Model at Edgewood Court North starting at $1,975 with a $1.80 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.
Colonial Court TerracesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.77
Edgewood Court North2 BTH2BR,1.5BA$1.80
Lincoln House2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.69
The Forefront Birmingham2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$5.26
166 W Lincoln St166 W Lincoln St2BR,1BA$2.18
555 Luxury ApartmentsThe Crestmont1BR,1BA$3.30
Hartford Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.04

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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West Birmingham, Birmingham, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Birmingham Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Birmingham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Birmingham Apartment is $1,425 at Hartford Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Birmingham Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Birmingham is starting from $1,450 at Colonial Court Terraces.

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