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property at 31831 Grand River Ave

$980

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 15

31831 Grand River Ave, Unit 9

31831 Grand River Ave
FarmingtonMI48336

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property at 21669 Middlebelt Rd

$1,075

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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21669 Middlebelt Rd

Farmington HillsMI48336

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Farmington, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Farmington Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Farmington Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Maple Ridge Apartments1 Brm/1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Independence GreenWashington - Premium Plus1BR,1BA$960
Freedom VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Country Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Farmington, MI

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Farmington area is the $1.28 price per square foot Elm Model at Diamond Forest Apartments in the in the Farmington Hills City Center neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value 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 Farmington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Diamond Forest ApartmentsElm2BR,2BA$1.28
Greenwoods Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.25
Pavilion Court Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,190 sqft2BR,2BA$1.29
Sunview Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
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
Country Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Farmington Manor Apartments1 Brm 1 Bth1BR,1BA$1.18

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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 Farmington

What type of rentals are currently available in Farmington?

There are currently 83 Apartments for Rent in Farmington, MI with pricing that ranges from $725 to $3,220. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Farmington ranging from $800 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Farmington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Farmington ranges from $800 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,394.

Expert Rental Resources

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