Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Clawson Neighborhood of Clawson, MI from $1,250 (15 Rentals)

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property at 55 Vermont Dr
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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55 Vermont Dr

TroyMI48083
property at 1031 Arthur Ave
$1,800

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Total Monthly Price$1,800
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1031 Arthur Ave

TroyMI48083

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clawson, MI

As of September 10, 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
Arlington Townhomes & ApartmentsPremium 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.63
Lexington VillagePrescott2BR,1BA$1.56
Main St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
Westgate1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.21
The Gables of TroyThe Quinn (1BR / 1BA)1BR,1BA$1.57
Elmsleigh ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Royal Oak Town Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
1946 Rochester Rd, Unit Studio apt1946 Rochester RdStudio ,1BA$1.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Clawson

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Clawson?

There are currently 174 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clawson, MI with pricing that ranges from $895 to $3,574. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Clawson ranging from $1,250 to $3,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Clawson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Clawson ranges from $1,250 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,368.

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