Cheap Homes for Rent in West Birmingham Neighborhood of Birmingham, MI from $1,600 (6 Rentals)

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444 Chester St, Unit 413

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Birmingham, MI

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Birmingham area is the $4.00 price per square foot The Legacy Model at 555 Luxury Apartments in the in the Birmingham Villas neighborhood starting from $7,100. The second greatest value West Birmingham apartment is the Townhouse Model at Colonial Court Terraces starting at $1,945 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the West Birmingham 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$4.00
Colonial Court TerracesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.77
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
Hartford Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.04

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West Birmingham, Birmingham, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Birmingham

What type of rentals are currently available in West Birmingham?

There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in West Birmingham, MI with pricing that ranges from $1,085 to $7,100. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Birmingham ranging from $1,650 to $7,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Birmingham ranges from $1,650 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,085.

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