Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clifford Heights Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $780 (41 Rentals)

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Amber on 11
$1,125 - $1,575

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Base Rent$1,125 - $1,575

Total Monthly Price$1,125 - $1,575
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Amber on 11

1201 E 11 Mile RdRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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property at 1580 Shevlin St
$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 16
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1580 Shevlin St

FerndaleMI48220
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601 W 4th St
$1,595 - $1,695

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Base Rent$1,595 - $1,695

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601 W 4th St

601 W 4th StRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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property at 214 Potter Ave
$1,895

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Base Rent$1,895

Total Monthly Price$1,895
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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214 Potter Ave

Royal OakMI48067
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1500 E 10 Mile Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1500 E 10 Mile Rd

1500 E 10 Mile RdFerndale, MI 48220
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Carriage House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage House

620 E Lincoln AveRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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11 Mile Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

11 Mile Flats

1804-1818 E 11 Mile RdRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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Hudson Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hudson Park Apartments

617 E Hudson AveRoyal Oak, MI 48067
Student Housing
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Legacy on Oakland
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy on Oakland

406 Oakland AveRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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Station 3 Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Station 3 Lofts

333 E Parent AveRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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property at 525 E Fifth St
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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525 E Fifth St, Unit A

525 E Fifth St
Royal OakMI48067

Clifford Heights, Detroit, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clifford Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clifford Heights area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Amber on 11 priced from $1,125. The Aldor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Clifford Heights apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amber on 11StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
The AldorThe Aldor - Studio (11)Studio,1BA$1,199
330 Oakland Avenue2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,400
Farnum Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,405
601 W 4th St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,595
OaklandRoyal Oakland Apartments | One Bed | One Bath1BR,1BA$1,600
Downtown Royal Oak118-1202BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifford Heights, MI

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clifford Heights area is the $1.53 price per square foot Townhome Model at Amber Crossing in the in the Royal Oak neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Clifford Heights apartment is the Kenwood Model at 429 S Kenwood Ave starting at $3,400 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Royal Oak neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clifford Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Amber CrossingTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.53
429 S Kenwood AveKenwood4BR,3BA$2.20
The HarrisonBenson Flat2BR,2BA$2.29
430 N Washington, Unit C430 N Washington2BR,2BA$1.54
Flats at Iron RidgeC3 Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.36
Farnum Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
330 Oakland Avenue2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.00
OaklandRoyal Oakland Apartments | One Bed | One Bath1BR,1BA$2.29
525 E Woodland St, Unit Apt. D525 E Woodland St1BR,1BA$1.53
579 N Center St, Unit #2579 N Center St1BR,1BA$2.42

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Clifford Heights, Detroit, MI

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Clifford Heights, Detroit, and the greater Detroit area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clifford Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Clifford Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clifford Heights is under $1,895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clifford Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Clifford Heights is Farnum Apartments which is listed at $1,405, while the average apartment in Clifford Heights costs $2,685.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clifford Heights?

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 8 regular apartments in Clifford Heights 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 Clifford Heights?

Cheap apartments in Clifford Heights have an average cost of $224 which is $2,461 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clifford Heights.

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