Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clifford Heights Neighborhood of Detroit, MI from $800 (23 Rentals)

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

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Amber on 11

1201 E 11 Mile RdRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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601 W 4th St
$1,595 - $1,695
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601 W 4th St

601 W 4th StRoyal Oak, MI 48067
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1500 E 10 Mile Rd
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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
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Legacy on Oakland
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy on Oakland

406 Oakland AveRoyal Oak, MI 48067
property at 3350 McDowell St

$1,500

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3350 McDowell St

FerndaleMI48220

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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. Center Street Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable Clifford Heights apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amber on 11StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Center Street PlaceStudio (Newly Renovated)Studio,1BA$1,325
Farnum Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,405
601 W 4th St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,595
Sixth Street LoftsSixth Street Lofts - 1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifford Heights, MI

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clifford Heights area is the $1.96 price per square foot Morse Row Model at The Harrison in the in the Royal Oak neighborhood starting from $3,486. The second greatest value Clifford Heights apartment is the Townhome Model at Amber Crossing starting at $2,395 with a $1.53 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.
The HarrisonMorse Row2BR,2.5BA$1.96
Amber CrossingTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.53
Flats at Iron RidgeC1 Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.18
Eight55 ApartmentsThe Lincoln2BR,2BA$2.15
Sixth Street LoftsSixth Street Lofts - 1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.73
Farnum Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Downtown Royal Oak118-1202BR,1BA$2.53
OaklandRoyal Oakland - One Bedroom **Third Months Rent...1BR,1BA$2.50
601 W 4th St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.45
Center Street PlaceStudio (Newly Renovated)Studio ,1BA$2.65

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Clifford Heights, Detroit, MI

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3.5
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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 $2,395.

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 $4,500.

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 9 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 $359 which is $4,141 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clifford Heights.

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