Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clarkston, MI from $800 (32 Rentals)

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Legends Fox Creek
$1,283 - $2,456
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Legends Fox Creek

4855 Fox CrkClarkston, MI 48346
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CLARKSTON APT
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

CLARKSTON APT

6800 LingorClarkston, MI 48346
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Sashabaw Meadows
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sashabaw Meadows

4359 Dogwood BlvdClarkston, MI 48348
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3850-3882 W Walton Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3850-3882 W Walton Blvd

3850-3882 W Walton BlvdWaterford, MI 48329
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3188 Sashabaw Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3188 Sashabaw Rd

3188 Sashabaw RdWaterford, MI 48329

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Driftwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Driftwood Apartments

3058 Dixie HwyWaterford, MI 48328
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Springrove
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Springrove

10771 Dixie HwyDavisburg, MI 48350
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Clarkston, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clarkston, MI

Pricing Updated: 04/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Clarkston, MI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Clarkston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Hills at Indianwood$1,790$92914

Cheapest Available Clarkston Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clarkston, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Lake Apartments priced from $895. Airport Apartments (DCP Venture 3 LLC) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clarkston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Lake ApartmentsThe Juniper1BR,1BA$895
Airport Apartments (DCP Venture 3 LLC)Airport Apartments - One Bedroom (Smaller) - AV...1BR,1BA$950
Sycamore Creek ApartmentsPrimrose1BR,1BA$958
Chalet Villa Lakefront Community2B/1.5B2BR,1BA$1,060
Legends Fox CreekAster1BR,1BA$1,283
Bavarian Village on the LakeOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,295
Lancaster LakesAshbury B 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,299
CLARKSTON APT2/12BR,1BA$1,300
Sashabaw Meadows2 Bed 2 Bath Single Section2BR,2BA$1,379
Auburn Gate ApartmentsC3 Enhanced1BR,1BA$1,415

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clarkston, MI and Nearby

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clarkston area is the $1.44 price per square foot The Moonstone (Finished Basement) Model at Baldwin Square Townhomes in the starting from $2,230. The second greatest value Clarkston apartment is the Bermuda East Model at Insignia starting at $2,239 with a $1.54 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Clarkston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Baldwin Square TownhomesThe Moonstone (Finished Basement)2BR,2.5BA$1.44
InsigniaBermuda East2BR,2BA$1.54
Greens Lake ApartmentsThe Augusta2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Lancaster LakesAshbury D 2nd Floor With Fireplace and Den1BR,1BA$1.44
Chalet Villa Lakefront CommunityLakefront at Chalet Villa | Renovated 2 Bed / 1...2BR,1.5BA$1.44
Auburn Gate ApartmentsC3 Enhanced1BR,1BA$1.57
Legends Fox CreekAster1BR,1BA$1.66
Pine Lake ApartmentsThe Juniper1BR,1BA$1.15
CLARKSTON APT1/11BR,1BA$1.73
Sycamore Creek ApartmentsPrimrose1BR,1BA$1.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clarkston Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clarkston?

The cheapest apartment in Clarkston is Pine Lake Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Clarkston costs $1,790.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clarkston?

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 6 regular apartments in Clarkston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Clarkston?

Cheap apartments in Clarkston have an average cost of $538 which is $1,252 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clarkston.

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