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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clarkston, MI

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Clarkston, MI area range in price from $1,349 to $4,100 with an overall median price of $1,439. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Clarkston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Hills at Indianwood$1,439$1,3495

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 in the Waterford neighborhood priced from $935. Chalet Villa Lakefront Community 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$935
Chalet Villa Lakefront Community1/1 Premium1BR,1BA$950
Independence Square Apartments1CS- 1 Bed 1 Bath Standard1BR,1BA$999
Airport Apartments (DCP Venture 3 LLC)Airport Apartments | One Bed (Large) | One Bath...1BR,1BA$1,000
Sycamore Creek ApartmentsPrimrose1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clarkston, MI and Nearby

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clarkston area is the $1.19 price per square foot The Zircon Model at Baldwin Square Townhomes in the in the Lake Orion neighborhood starting from $2,525. The second greatest value Clarkston apartment is the The Redwood Model at Mosaic of Auburn Hills starting at $1,925 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Auburn Hills neighborhood. 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 Zircon3BR,3.5BA$1.19
Mosaic of Auburn HillsThe Redwood3BR,2.5BA$1.15
3170 Dixie Hwy1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.00
Chalet Villa Lakefront CommunityLakefront at Chalet Villa | Renovated 2 Bed / 1...2BR,1.5BA$1.44
Greens Lake ApartmentsThe Oakmont1BR,1BA$1.45
Auburn Gate ApartmentsA1 Enhanced1BR,1BA$1.67
Lancaster LakesAshbury B 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1.47
Pine Lake ApartmentsThe Spruce2BR,1BA$1.24
Independence Square Apartments1CS- 1 Bed 1 Bath Standard1BR,1BA$1.33
CLARKSTON APT1/11BR,1BA$1.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clarkston

What type of rentals are currently available in Clarkston?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Clarkston, MI with pricing that ranges from $935 to $3,343. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clarkston ranging from $1,195 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Clarkston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Clarkston ranges from $1,195 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,954.

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