Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Farmington Neighborhood of Farmington, MI from $725 (43 Rentals)

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Country Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Apartments

33250 Freedom RdFarmington, MI 48336
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Farmington Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Farmington Place

32900 Grand River AveFarmington, MI 48336
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33302 Kingslane Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

33302 Kingslane Ct

33247-33354 Kingslane CtFarmington Hills, MI 48336
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Cedaridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedaridge

21399 Tulane AveFarmington Hills, MI 48336
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Stoneridge Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneridge Manor

31540 Freedom RdFarmington Hills, MI 48336

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Downtown Farmington, Farmington, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Farmington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Farmington area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Farmington Manor Apartments priced from $725. Maple Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Downtown Farmington apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Farmington Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Maple Ridge Apartments1 Brm/1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
River Valley ApartmentsRiver Valley Apartments | One Bed | One Bath | ...1BR,1BA$875
Freedom VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
CedaridgeOne Bedroom, One Bath (A)1BR,1BA$1,035
Stoneridge ManorOne Bedroom, One Bath (A)1BR,1BA$1,065
Village Oaks ApartmentsThe Aspen (1BR / 1BA)1BR,1BA$1,099
Carrington Place Senior ApartmentsUnit B1BR,1BA$1,104
Jamestown ApartmentsRiverbank - with Garage or Carport1BR,1BA$1,110
Walnut Creek ApartmentsWelcome to Walnut Creek Apartments!-CALL FOR AV...1BR,1BA$1,110

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Farmington, MI

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Farmington area is the $1.40 price per square foot Elm Model at Diamond Forest Apartments in the in the Farmington Hills City Center neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Downtown Farmington apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Greenwoods Apartments starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Livonia North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Farmington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Diamond Forest ApartmentsElm2BR,2BA$1.40
Greenwoods Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.25
Timberidge ApartmentsB/1 Standard2BR,1BA$1.42
Jamestown ApartmentsRiverbank - with Garage or Carport1BR,1BA$1.17
Freedom VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Stoneridge ManorOne Bedroom, One Bath (A)1BR,1BA$1.25
CedaridgeOne Bedroom, One Bath (A)1BR,1BA$1.29
River Valley ApartmentsRiver Valley Apartments | One Bed | One Bath | ...1BR,1BA$1.17
Walnut Creek ApartmentsWelcome to Walnut Creek Apartments!-CALL FOR AV...1BR,1BA$1.48
Farmington Manor Apartments1 Brm 1 Bth1BR,1BA$1.18

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Farmington Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Farmington Apartment is $850 at Farmington Manor Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Farmington is starting from $975 at Maple Ridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Farmington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Farmington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Muirwood Terraces and Apartments and starts from $1,964.

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