Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Clawson Neighborhood of Clawson, MI from $389 (106 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Clawson area of Clawson.

property at 649 W Maple Rd
$1,299
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 16
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649 W Maple Rd

ClawsonMI48017

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Clawson Manor Co-op
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Clawson Manor Co-op

255 W 14 Mile RdClawson, MI 48017
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Elmwood Oaks
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Oaks

590-610 E Elmwood AveClawson, MI 48017
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Elmwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Apartments

328-348 Elmwood DrClawson, MI 48017
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540 W 14 Mile Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

540 W 14 Mile Rd

540 W 14 Mile RdClawson, MI 48017
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629 Maple Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

629 Maple Rd

629 W Maple RdClawson, MI 48017
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Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

Main St

919 N MainClawson, MI 48017

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Downtown Clawson, Clawson, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Clawson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Clawson area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Amber Creek Apartments priced from $895. Marlen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Clawson apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amber Creek ApartmentsStudio (Tahoe/Ventura)Studio,1BA$895
Marlen1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
Amber's Timber LodgesMini FlatsStudio,1BA$925
amber's Broadacre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
Lexington VillageRevere1BR,1BA$965
Amber ApartmentsMediterranean 1- Standard1BR,1BA$984
Westgate1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
Woodland Gardens1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,025
Amber AbodementsStudiosStudio,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clawson, MI

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Clawson area is the $1.51 price per square foot Townhouse Model at Amber's Starr Townhouses in the in the Royal Oak neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Downtown Clawson apartment is the 3 BED 1.5 BATH TOWNH Model at Charter Square starting at $1,790 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Downtown Troy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Clawson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Amber's Starr TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.51
Charter Square3 BED 1.5 BATH TOWNH3BR,1.5BA$1.63
Main St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
Westgate1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.21
Elmsleigh ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
The Gables of TroyThe Quinn (1BR / 1BA)1BR,1BA$1.57
Arlington Townhomes & ApartmentsPremium 1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.56
Amber ApartmentsMediterranean 1- Standard1BR,1BA$1.41
Lexington VillageRevere1BR,1BA$1.54
1946 Rochester Rd, Unit Studio apt1946 Rochester RdStudio ,1BA$1.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Clawson Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Clawson?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Clawson is at Amber Creek Apartments listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Clawson Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Clawson Apartment is $900 at Marlen.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Clawson Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Clawson is starting from $1,115 at Lexington Village.

What is the most affordable Downtown Clawson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Clawson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Amber Creek Apartments and starts from $1,575.

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