Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Clawson Neighborhood of Clawson, MI from $300 (68 Rentals)

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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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The Gables of Troy
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$1,230 - $1,579
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Gables of Troy

500 Coachman DrTroy, MI 48083
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Royal Madison
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Madison

1803 E 13 Mile RdMadison Heights, MI 48071
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Regency Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Apartments

4190 Rochester RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073
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920 On the Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

920 On the Park

920 John R RdTroy, MI 48083
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Hickory Grove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickory Grove

2720-2724 Crooks RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073
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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 1 Bed unit found at Lexington Village priced from $895. Amber Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Downtown Clawson apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lexington VillageRevere1BR,1BA$895
Amber Creek ApartmentsStudio (Tahoe/Ventura)Studio,1BA$895
Marlen1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
Devon Park Apartments1 Bedroom 750 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$900
Amber's Timber LodgesStudioStudio,1BA$925
amber's Broadacre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
Charter Square1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,040
The Alcove TroyStudio1BR,1BA$1,045
Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
Walnut Manor ApartmentsDeluxe Studio - Newly Renovated w/ Barn DoorStudio,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clawson, MI

As of April 30, 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 Nordwood Estates 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 $1,805 with a $1.64 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$1.64
Arlington Townhomes & ApartmentsPremium 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.63
Sunnymede Apartments - Troy, MISolstice1BR,1BA$1.53
Lexington VillagePrescott2BR,1BA$1.48
The Gables of TroyThe Quinn (1BR / 1BA)1BR,1BA$1.54
Medford Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.61
Devon Park Apartments1 Bedroom 750 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$1.20
Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Woodward Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.64

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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 $895 at Lexington Village.

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 $1,010 at Devon Park Apartments.

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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